Metallic paint options..

[Soberhans]

Looking around on AT and I'm noticing that one of my preferable colours is the light blue metallic paint. Some of these are labelled as 'clearwater blue' and some as 'liquid blue'. However, there seems to be negligible difference in the photos. Are there actually two different shades with separate names or is it the same colour? If they are different, is there much difference in the flesh?

Thanks in advance!

[Smuler]

I’d never heard of liquid blue , only blue water but both exist according to this chart.
If in doubt get VIN and see color on build sheet for any specific car.

I really don’t like what I believe is this light blue color in real life . Looks washed out.

http://bimmertips.com/bmw-e90-e91-e92-e93-oem-pain...

[Soberhans]

Very useful chart... cheers! It seems it's the liquid blue I prefer looking at that. The 'clear water blue' must be 'water blue'. Also, I must agree the latter does look rather feint and washed out.