New Meringue vs Subtle Ivory 3
New Meringue and Subtle Ivory 3 are both Dulux warm creams. The gap between them is ΔE 1.6 — “near-identical”. New Meringue is the lighter of the two, and Subtle Ivory 3 the warmer. Both cost about £10.20 per litre.
| New Meringue | Subtle Ivory 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #F0ECDF | #EFE8DA |
| Lightness (L*) | 93 | 92 |
| Price / litre | £10.20 | £10.20 |
More Dulux comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See New Meringue’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Subtle Ivory 3’s.