Heather Hill vs Dusted Fondant
Where Heather Hill belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Dusted Fondant is a Dulux color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Dusted Fondant (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Heather Hill (LRV 46), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Heather Hill vs Dusted Fondant in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Heather Hill and Dusted Fondant are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Dusted Fondant gives the walls a little more lift.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Dusted Fondant reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Dusted Fondant reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Heather Hill vs Dusted Fondant Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heather Hill on one side and Dusted Fondant 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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