Amber vs Honey Drizzle 2
Amber is a Cloverdale Paint color while Honey Drizzle 2 comes from Dulux. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 53 vs 45, Amber will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Amber vs Honey Drizzle 2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Amber and Honey Drizzle 2 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Amber gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Amber vs Honey Drizzle 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amber on one side and Honey Drizzle 2 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.
More Amber comparisons
See how Amber stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 53 vs 12, Amber is decisively the brighter choice.
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