New Meringue vs Classic Light Buff
Where New Meringue belongs to Dulux's range, Classic Light Buff is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, New Meringue belongs to the beige-yellow family and Classic Light Buff to the beige family. New Meringue (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Classic Light Buff (LRV 83), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.1, 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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New Meringue vs Classic Light Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Meringue on one side and Classic Light Buff 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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