Driftwood Blues vs Dover Surf
Both from Valspar's palette. Dover Surf (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Driftwood Blues (LRV 46), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.
Driftwood Blues vs Dover Surf Color Comparison
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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Driftwood Blues vs Dover Surf in Real Spaces
Driftwood Blues and Dover Surf are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dover Surf gives the walls a little more lift.
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