Historic Shade vs Arcadia House
Historic Shade (Cloverdale Paint) and Arcadia House (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Historic Shade reads as greige-grey, while Arcadia House reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 43 for Arcadia House vs 40 for Historic Shade — means Arcadia House will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.3 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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Historic Shade vs Arcadia House Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Historic Shade on one side and Arcadia House 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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