Universal White vs New Meringue
Universal White is a Cloverdale Paint color while New Meringue comes from Dulux. Universal White reads as beige-white, while New Meringue reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 84 and 86, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 0.4, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Universal White vs New Meringue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Universal White on one side and New Meringue 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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