Sauterne vs Nutmeg Cluster 3
Where Sauterne belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Nutmeg Cluster 3 is a Dulux color. Sauterne reads as pink, while Nutmeg Cluster 3 reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sauterne (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Nutmeg Cluster 3 (LRV 49), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.4 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.
Sauterne vs Nutmeg Cluster 3 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Sauterne 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. Sauterne reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Sauterne vs Nutmeg Cluster 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sauterne 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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