Dublin Bay 3 vs Antique Green
Dublin Bay 3 (Dulux) and Antique Green (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 22 for Dublin Bay 3 vs 19 for Antique Green — means Dublin Bay 3 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 13.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Dublin Bay 3 vs Antique Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dublin Bay 3 on one side and Antique Green 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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