Celestial Cloud 2 vs Steel Symphony 3
Both from Dulux's palette. Celestial Cloud 2 reads as blue, while Steel Symphony 3 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Steel Symphony 3 (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Celestial Cloud 2 (LRV 32), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.4 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.
Celestial Cloud 2 vs Steel Symphony 3 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Celestial Cloud 2 and Steel Symphony 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.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Steel Symphony 3 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Celestial Cloud 2 vs Steel Symphony 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Celestial Cloud 2 on one side and Steel Symphony 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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