Soft Truffle vs Steel Symphony 3 paint color comparison

Soft Truffle vs Steel Symphony 3

Soft TruffleDuluxvsSteel Symphony 3DuluxΔE 16.2 — Distinct difference

Soft Truffle and Steel Symphony 3 come from the same Dulux collection. Hue-wise, Soft Truffle belongs to the beige-greige family and Steel Symphony 3 to the blue-grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 42 for Soft Truffle vs 35 for Steel Symphony 3 — means Soft Truffle will open up a space more effectively. Where Soft Truffle leans warm, Steel Symphony 3 reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Soft Truffle
Dulux · 80YR 42/073
LRV42.0
BrandDulux
Number80YR 42/073
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Steel Symphony 3
Dulux · 90BG 35/068
LRV35.0
BrandDulux
Number90BG 35/068
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Soft Truffle vs Steel Symphony 3 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Truffle on one side and Steel Symphony 3 on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.