New Meringue vs Vanilla White paint color comparison

New Meringue vs Vanilla White

New MeringueDuluxvsVanilla WhiteDuluxΔE 1.9 — Subtle difference

Both are Dulux colors. New Meringue reads as beige-yellow, while Vanilla White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 86 vs 83, New Meringue will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 1.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

New Meringue
Dulux · 68YY 86/042
LRV86.0
BrandDulux
Number68YY 86/042
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Vanilla White
Dulux · 45YY 83/062
LRV83.0
BrandDulux
Number45YY 83/062
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

New Meringue vs Vanilla White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Meringue on one side and Vanilla White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.