Praline Melt vs Derby Brown
Where Praline Melt belongs to Dulux's range, Derby Brown is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Praline Melt belongs to the grey family and Derby Brown to the beige-greige family. Praline Melt (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Derby Brown (LRV 18), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.5 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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Praline Melt vs Derby Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Praline Melt on one side and Derby Brown 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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