Chalky Downs 5 vs Natural Hessian
Chalky Downs 5 and Natural Hessian are both Dulux warm creams. The gap between them is ΔE 1.1 — “near-identical”. Chalky Downs 5 is the lighter of the two, and Natural Hessian the warmer. Natural Hessian is the cheaper of the two at £10.80 per litre.
Now inside your AI toolConnect free →| Chalky Downs 5 | Natural Hessian | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #E2D8C9 | #E1D5C6 |
| Lightness (L*) | 87 | 86 |
| Price / litre | £14.40 | £10.80 |
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