Chalky Downs 5 vs Summer Linnen
Chalky Downs 5 and Summer Linnen come from the same Dulux collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 8-point LRV gap — 79 for Summer Linnen vs 71 for Chalky Downs 5 — means Summer Linnen 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 4.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chalky Downs 5 vs Summer Linnen in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Chalky Downs 5 and Summer Linnen 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Summer Linnen reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Chalky Downs 5.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Summer Linnen returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Chalky Downs 5 vs Summer Linnen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chalky Downs 5 on one side and Summer Linnen 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.