I remember working with a client who fell completely in love with this rich, deep teal paired with a soft ivory. We tested it under natural daylight, and it was stunning—felt like you were stepping into a calm ocean retreat. But when the sun went down and the artificial lights kicked in, suddenly that teal turned almost navy and lost all its vibrancy. It wasn't bad exactly, just...unexpectedly moody.
We ended up tweaking the teal slightly, adding a bit more green undertone, and swapped out the bulbs for warmer LEDs. Made all the difference. The color stayed true enough to feel consistent day-to-night, but still shifted subtly enough to keep things interesting.
So yeah, even combos you think are bulletproof can surprise you once lighting changes. I guess that's part of what makes choosing colors both frustrating and fun—you never fully know until you're standing there in the room at different times of day.
Lighting really does make or break a color scheme, doesn't it? We just painted our bedroom a dusty lavender that looked perfect in daylight, but at night it turned weirdly grayish. Might try warmer bulbs now...thanks for the tip!
