Apple White vs Sterling Shadow
Where Apple White belongs to Dulux's range, Sterling Shadow is a PPG color. Apple White reads as beige-white, while Sterling Shadow reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (83 vs 81), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Apple White vs Sterling Shadow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apple White on one side and Sterling Shadow 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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