Gardenia vs Sapphire Splendor
Gardenia and Sapphire Splendor come from the same Dulux collection. Gardenia reads as beige, while Sapphire Splendor reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 78-point LRV gap — 83 for Gardenia vs 5 for Sapphire Splendor — means Gardenia will open up a space more effectively. Where Gardenia leans warm, Sapphire Splendor reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 66.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gardenia vs Sapphire Splendor in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Gardenia and Sapphire Splendor in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Gardenia reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Sapphire Splendor.
Color Details
Gardenia vs Sapphire Splendor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gardenia on one side and Sapphire Splendor 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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