Natural Calico vs Parchment
Where Natural Calico belongs to Dulux's range, Parchment is a Tikkurila color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Natural Calico (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Parchment (LRV 75), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Natural Calico vs Parchment Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Natural Calico on one side and Parchment 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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