Cygnet Feather vs Steel Symphony 3
Both from Dulux's palette. Cygnet Feather reads as greige-grey, while Steel Symphony 3 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cygnet Feather (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Steel Symphony 3 (LRV 35), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cygnet Feather runs warm while Steel Symphony 3 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.1, 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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Cygnet Feather vs Steel Symphony 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cygnet Feather on one side and Steel Symphony 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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