Cherry Chocolate vs S 8000-N
Where Cherry Chocolate belongs to Dulux's range, S 8000-N is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Cherry Chocolate belongs to the pink family and S 8000-N to the grey family. Cherry Chocolate (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than S 8000-N (LRV 5), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cherry Chocolate runs warm while S 8000-N is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Cherry Chocolate vs S 8000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Chocolate on one side and S 8000-N 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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