Clouded Pearl 1 vs Himalayan Musk 3
Both from Dulux's palette. Hue-wise, Clouded Pearl 1 belongs to the green-grey family and Himalayan Musk 3 to the grey family. Clouded Pearl 1 (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Himalayan Musk 3 (LRV 36), a difference of 36 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. With a ΔE of 27.8, 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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Clouded Pearl 1 vs Himalayan Musk 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clouded Pearl 1 on one side and Himalayan Musk 3 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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