New Meringue vs S 1002-Y20R
New Meringue (Dulux) and S 1002-Y20R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, New Meringue belongs to the beige-yellow family and S 1002-Y20R to the beige-greige family. The 4-point LRV gap — 86 for New Meringue vs 82 for S 1002-Y20R — means New Meringue will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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New Meringue vs S 1002-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Meringue on one side and S 1002-Y20R 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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