Steel Symphony 3 vs Made in the Shade
Steel Symphony 3 is a Dulux color while Made in the Shade comes from Valspar. Steel Symphony 3 reads as blue-grey, while Made in the Shade reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 35 and 33, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Steel Symphony 3 vs Made in the Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steel Symphony 3 on one side and Made in the Shade 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 Steel Symphony 3 comparisons
See how Steel Symphony 3 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
