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Does anyone have photos of Wranglers in these colors side by side? Having a heard time making a decision!
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Couldn't find any photos, but both colors have been available for a while (Bikini was I think 2018-2019?) so you should be able to get on Autotrader or something to see real-life photos.

Bikini Pearl is more of a teal color, whereas Hydro Blue is more of an electric blue, I guess? Both beautiful colors, and both look like hot garbage on the online build tool. Bikini is really striking - it hits you a few times.

There's also these threads:
Bikini Pearl: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/bikini-wrangler-jl-club.23580/
Hydro Blue: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/hydro-blue-wrangler-jl-club.54302

Those should have plenty of real-world photos.
 

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Bikini all the way unless not having the One Touch Top and half doors are a deal breaker for you (not offered in the color, yet?)
 

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Was never a fan of bikini pearl. We just got back from a trip and my wife commented on a JT and how its color was spectacular to which I had to agree and it was hydro blue.
 

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Hydro is the safe choice. I owned it on my JK and it’s an outstanding, beautiful blue.

However, Bikini is special. Much more green/teal. Both have mica flakes, so they appear different in different light. A lot of it depends on your tolerance for driving a “different” color. If I could buy Bikini, I would. It’s that good. However, I am stuck with boring old Tuscadero.
 
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Couldn't find any photos, but both colors have been available for a while (Bikini was I think 2018-2019?) so you should be able to get on Autotrader or something to see real-life photos.

Bikini Pearl is more of a teal color, whereas Hydro Blue is more of an electric blue, I guess? Both beautiful colors, and both look like hot garbage on the online build tool. Bikini is really striking - it hits you a few times.

There's also these threads:
Bikini Pearl: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/bikini-wrangler-jl-club.23580/
Hydro Blue: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/hydro-blue-wrangler-jl-club.54302

Those should have plenty of real-world photos.
Thanks! I found the hydro blue club but I had not seen the bikini one!
 

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Bikini all the way unless not having the One Touch Top and half doors are a deal breaker for you (not offered in the color, yet?)
So that is the catch - I want the half doors! My dealer said it is available to order, but I see none have actually been built to confirm that it is possible yet.
 
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Hydro is the safe choice. I owned it on my JK and it’s an outstanding, beautiful blue.

However, Bikini is special. Much more green/teal. Both have mica flakes, so they appear different in different light. A lot of it depends on your tolerance for driving a “different” color. If I could buy Bikini, I would. It’s that good. However, I am stuck with boring old Tuscadero.
Tuscadero is magic! If the new Easter Safari pink was out in a v6 rubicon, I would jump on it!
 
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I get lots and lots of compliments on my hydro blue.
Your blue Jeep looks right at home on the beach! I want to give which ever color I get island and beach theme accessories.
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