Lemon Tropics vs Duck Green
Lemon Tropics (Dulux) and Duck Green (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Lemon Tropics reads as beige, while Duck Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 69-point LRV gap — 77 for Lemon Tropics vs 8 for Duck Green — means Lemon Tropics will open up a space more effectively. Where Lemon Tropics leans warm, Duck Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.5 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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Lemon Tropics vs Duck Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon Tropics on one side and Duck 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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At LRV 77 vs 12, Lemon Tropics is decisively the brighter choice.
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Lemon Tropics reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
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