Chic Shadow vs Goosewing
Both from Dulux's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Chic Shadow (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Goosewing (LRV 42), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chic Shadow vs Goosewing in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Chic Shadow and Goosewing 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Chic Shadow will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Goosewing would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Chic Shadow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Goosewing.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Chic Shadow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Goosewing.
Color Details
Chic Shadow vs Goosewing Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chic Shadow on one side and Goosewing 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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