Powdered Heather vs Steel Symphony 3
Both from Dulux's palette. Hue-wise, Powdered Heather belongs to the pink-red family and Steel Symphony 3 to the blue-grey family. Powdered Heather (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Steel Symphony 3 (LRV 35), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Powdered Heather runs warm while Steel Symphony 3 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Powdered Heather vs Steel Symphony 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Powdered Heather on one side and Steel Symphony 3 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.
More Powdered Heather comparisons
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