Nutmeg Cluster 3 vs Sand Dune
Where Nutmeg Cluster 3 belongs to Dulux's range, Sand Dune is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Nutmeg Cluster 3 belongs to the beige-pink family and Sand Dune to the beige-greige family. Nutmeg Cluster 3 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Sand Dune (LRV 46), 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. The ΔE 3.7 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 Sand Dune Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nutmeg Cluster 3 on one side and Sand Dune 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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