Au Natural vs Merino
Au Natural (Cloverdale Paint) and Merino (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Au Natural belongs to the beige-yellow family and Merino to the beige-greige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 75 vs 74 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Au Natural vs Merino Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Au Natural on one side and Merino 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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