Constructed Steel vs Praline Melt paint color comparison

Constructed Steel vs Praline Melt

Constructed SteelDuluxvsPraline MeltDuluxΔE 15.4 — Distinct difference

Both from Dulux's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Constructed Steel (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Praline Melt (LRV 22), a difference of 14 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 15.4, 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.

Color Details

Constructed Steel
Dulux
LRV36.4
BrandDulux
Number—
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Praline Melt
Dulux · 02YY 22/055
LRV22.0
BrandDulux
Number02YY 22/055
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Constructed Steel vs Praline Melt Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Constructed Steel on one side and Praline Melt on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.