Heather vs Nutmeg Cluster 3
Where Heather belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Nutmeg Cluster 3 is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Heather belongs to the beige-greige family and Nutmeg Cluster 3 to the beige-pink family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (47 vs 49), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Heather vs Nutmeg Cluster 3 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Heather and Nutmeg Cluster 3 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Heather vs Nutmeg Cluster 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heather on one side and Nutmeg Cluster 3 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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