Kiwi Crush vs Timid Absinthe
Where Kiwi Crush belongs to Dulux's range, Timid Absinthe is a Valspar color. Both sit in the yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Timid Absinthe (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Kiwi Crush (LRV 61), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 25.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Kiwi Crush vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kiwi Crush on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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