Vanilla Sundae vs Golden Straw
Where Vanilla Sundae belongs to Dulux's range, Golden Straw is a PPG color. Vanilla Sundae reads as beige, while Golden Straw reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Vanilla Sundae (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Golden Straw (LRV 81), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.5 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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Vanilla Sundae vs Golden Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vanilla Sundae on one side and Golden Straw 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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