English Hollyhock vs S 0515-R80B
English Hollyhock is a Behr color while S 0515-R80B comes from NCS. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 71 vs 55, S 0515-R80B will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — English Hollyhock's blue character against S 0515-R80B's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.5, 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.
English Hollyhock vs S 0515-R80B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. English Hollyhock and S 0515-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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that S 0515-R80B will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than English Hollyhock would.
Color Details
English Hollyhock vs S 0515-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see English Hollyhock on one side and S 0515-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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