Gooseberry Fool 2 vs Soft Brown
Where Gooseberry Fool 2 belongs to Dulux's range, Soft Brown is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Gooseberry Fool 2 belongs to the greige-grey family and Soft Brown to the beige-greige family. Gooseberry Fool 2 (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Soft Brown (LRV 19), a difference of 7 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. The ΔE 9.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Gooseberry Fool 2 vs Soft Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gooseberry Fool 2 on one side and Soft Brown 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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