Dumpling vs Nantucket Dune
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dumpling belongs to the beige-greige family and Nantucket Dune to the beige family. Dumpling (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Nantucket Dune (LRV 54), a difference of 10 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 7.4 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.
Dumpling vs Nantucket Dune in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Dumpling and Nantucket Dune 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Dumpling reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Nantucket Dune.
Color Details
Dumpling vs Nantucket Dune Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dumpling on one side and Nantucket Dune 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.