Champlain Blue vs S 5010-R90B
Where Champlain Blue belongs to Behr's range, S 5010-R90B is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Champlain Blue belongs to the blue family and S 5010-R90B to the blue-grey family. S 5010-R90B (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Champlain Blue (LRV 9), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Champlain Blue runs blue while S 5010-R90B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Champlain Blue vs S 5010-R90B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Champlain Blue on one side and S 5010-R90B 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.
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