Drifting Cloud vs Quartz Flint 2
Drifting Cloud and Quartz Flint 2 come from the same Dulux collection. Hue-wise, Drifting Cloud belongs to the blue-white family and Quartz Flint 2 to the blue-grey family. The 21-point LRV gap — 75 for Drifting Cloud vs 54 for Quartz Flint 2 — means Drifting Cloud will open up a space more effectively. Where Drifting Cloud leans neutral, Quartz Flint 2 reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Drifting Cloud vs Quartz Flint 2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Drifting Cloud and Quartz Flint 2 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.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Drifting Cloud returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Drifting Cloud vs Quartz Flint 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Drifting Cloud on one side and Quartz Flint 2 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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