Marmot vs Praline Melt
Where Marmot belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Praline Melt is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Marmot belongs to the greige-grey family and Praline Melt to the grey family. Praline Melt (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Marmot (LRV 16), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Marmot vs Praline Melt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marmot on one side and Praline Melt 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.
More Marmot comparisons
See how Marmot stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 84 vs 16, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 16), opening up a space where Marmot encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 16), opening up a space where Marmot encloses it.
Marmot reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Marmot reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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