Hay Bale vs Camel Tan
Hay Bale is a Dulux color while Camel Tan comes from PPG. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 71 vs 68, Camel Tan will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.3, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Hay Bale vs Camel Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hay Bale on one side and Camel Tan 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 Hay Bale comparisons
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At LRV 68 vs 30, Hay Bale is decisively the brighter choice.
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