Coral Fountain vs S 2005-Y40R
Coral Fountain (Behr) and S 2005-Y40R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Coral Fountain reads as pink-red, while S 2005-Y40R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 53 for S 2005-Y40R vs 49 for Coral Fountain — means S 2005-Y40R will open up a space more effectively. Where Coral Fountain leans red, S 2005-Y40R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Coral Fountain vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coral Fountain on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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