Malt Chocolate vs Steel Symphony 3
Both from Dulux's palette. Hue-wise, Malt Chocolate belongs to the beige-greige family and Steel Symphony 3 to the blue-grey family. Malt Chocolate (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Steel Symphony 3 (LRV 35), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Malt Chocolate runs warm while Steel Symphony 3 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.7, 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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Malt Chocolate vs Steel Symphony 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Malt Chocolate on one side and Steel Symphony 3 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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