Ipanema vs Nutmeg Cluster 2
Ipanema (Benjamin Moore) and Nutmeg Cluster 2 (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ipanema belongs to the beige family and Nutmeg Cluster 2 to the beige-pink family. The 9-point LRV gap — 40 for Ipanema vs 31 for Nutmeg Cluster 2 — means Ipanema will open up a space more effectively. Where Ipanema leans red, Nutmeg Cluster 2 reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ipanema vs Nutmeg Cluster 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ipanema on one side and Nutmeg Cluster 2 on the other.
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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