Daffodil White vs Fresh Zest
Where Daffodil White belongs to Dulux's range, Fresh Zest is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Daffodil White belongs to the beige-white family and Fresh Zest to the beige family. Daffodil White (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Fresh Zest (LRV 82), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Daffodil White vs Fresh Zest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Daffodil White on one side and Fresh Zest 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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