Dew Pointe vs S 1000-N
Dew Pointe (Behr) and S 1000-N (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Dew Pointe belongs to the blue family and S 1000-N to the grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 79 for Dew Pointe vs 74 for S 1000-N — means Dew Pointe will open up a space more effectively. Where Dew Pointe leans green, S 1000-N reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dew Pointe vs S 1000-N in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Dew Pointe and S 1000-N 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Dew Pointe reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Dew Pointe vs S 1000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dew Pointe on one side and S 1000-N 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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