Absolute White vs New Meringue
Absolute White and New Meringue come from the same Dulux collection. Hue-wise, Absolute White belongs to the beige-white family and New Meringue to the beige-yellow family. The 7-point LRV gap — 93 for Absolute White vs 86 for New Meringue — means Absolute White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Absolute White vs New Meringue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Absolute 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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