Steel Symphony 3 vs Paper
Steel Symphony 3 (Dulux) and Paper (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Steel Symphony 3 belongs to the blue-grey family and Paper to the beige-greige family. The 53-point LRV gap — 88 for Paper vs 35 for Steel Symphony 3 — means Paper will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 32.3 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.
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Steel Symphony 3 vs Paper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steel Symphony 3 on one side and Paper 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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