Chic Shadow vs Flint Arrow
Both are Dulux colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 53 vs 31, Chic Shadow will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 15.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chic Shadow vs Flint Arrow in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Chic Shadow and Flint Arrow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Chic Shadow will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Flint Arrow would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Chic Shadow will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Flint Arrow would.
Color Details
Chic Shadow vs Flint Arrow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chic Shadow on one side and Flint Arrow 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.