Cherished Gold vs S 3030-Y30R
Where Cherished Gold belongs to Dulux's range, S 3030-Y30R is a NCS color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Cherished Gold (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than S 3030-Y30R (LRV 33), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.5 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.
Cherished Gold vs S 3030-Y30R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Cherished Gold and S 3030-Y30R 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Cherished Gold vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherished Gold on one side and S 3030-Y30R 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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