Absolute White vs New Meringue paint color comparison

Absolute White vs New Meringue

Absolute WhiteDuluxvsNew MeringueDuluxΔE 4.5 — Noticeable difference

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.

Color Details

Absolute White
Dulux
LRV93.0
BrandDulux
Number—
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
New Meringue
Dulux · 68YY 86/042
LRV86.0
BrandDulux
Number68YY 86/042
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

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.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.