Sun Dust 2 vs Bee
Where Sun Dust 2 belongs to Dulux's range, Bee is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Bee (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Sun Dust 2 (LRV 49), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sun Dust 2 vs Bee in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Sun Dust 2 and Bee are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Bee gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Sun Dust 2 vs Bee Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sun Dust 2 on one side and Bee 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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