Give this sample a clear job
Sample Behr Laguna Blue PPU-14-18 beside the fixed finishes, in the intended orientation and under normal room lighting. The trial should settle a coastal blue with more weight than a pastel . Laguna Blue is a deep oceanic color, so a coastal association should not create an expectation of pale, airy walls.
Why the pale oak and white linen relationship matters
White linen and pale oak can provide contrast, while the dark blue carries the principal color in the room.
Laguna Blue has an LRV of 17; Sherwin-Williams Smoky Blue SW-7604 is 15. The difference is 2 points, with Laguna Blue returning more light under the reference measurement.
Keep the comparison fair
Use a large dried Laguna Blue board and inspect it at the darkest intended position. Photograph the area only as a planning record; judge the color in person with the normal lamps. Compare the full painted shape before assuming a small dark chip predicts the room's enclosure.
Approve the actual coating and the least favorable view
Use it where a substantial blue surface is wanted, then check the evening corner before assuming an airy effect. The undertones and neighboring colors covers that related choice. The trim color comparison covers that related choice.
Keep the approved dried board with the complete Behr PPU-14-18 product and finish specification. Follow the actual coating instructions for application, drying and preparation; the color name does not settle those requirements. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Behr Laguna Blue PPU-14-18. The recorded LRV is 17. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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