Dolphin Blue vs S 3010-R80B
Dolphin Blue is a Behr color while S 3010-R80B comes from NCS. Dolphin Blue reads as blue, while S 3010-R80B reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 36 vs 30, S 3010-R80B will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dolphin Blue's blue character against S 3010-R80B's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.3, 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.
Dolphin Blue vs S 3010-R80B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Dolphin Blue and S 3010-R80B 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 3010-R80B gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Dolphin Blue vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dolphin Blue on one side and S 3010-R80B 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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