Nutmeg Cluster 3 vs Sombrero Tan
Where Nutmeg Cluster 3 belongs to Dulux's range, Sombrero Tan is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Nutmeg Cluster 3 belongs to the beige-pink family and Sombrero Tan to the beige family. Nutmeg Cluster 3 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Sombrero Tan (LRV 44), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Nutmeg Cluster 3 vs Sombrero Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nutmeg Cluster 3 on one side and Sombrero Tan 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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