Dover Surf vs Piazza

Valspar
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Tikkurila

Dover Surf is a Valspar color while Piazza comes from Tikkurila. At LRV 65 vs 53, Piazza will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 12.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Dover Surf vs Piazza Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 12.6Distinct difference

Color Details

Dover Surf
Valspar · P103
Hex#b1c4c6
LRV53.1
BrandValspar
NumberP103
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Piazza
Tikkurila · Y487
Hex#D7D3C8
LRV65.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberY487
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Dover Surf vs Piazza in Real Spaces

Seeing Dover Surf and Piazza in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Piazza returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Dover Surf
Valspar Dover Surf hallway

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Piazza
Tikkurila Piazza living room inspiration

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