Regale Blue vs Driftwood Blues
Regale Blue (Sherwin-Williams) and Driftwood Blues (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Regale Blue reads as blue, while Driftwood Blues reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 46 for Driftwood Blues vs 42 for Regale Blue — means Driftwood Blues will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 17.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Regale Blue vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Regale Blue on one side and Driftwood Blues on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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