Etched Glass vs S 1000-N
Etched Glass is a Behr color while S 1000-N comes from NCS. Etched Glass reads as blue-grey, while S 1000-N reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 75 and 74, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Etched Glass's blue character against S 1000-N's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Etched Glass vs S 1000-N in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Etched Glass 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Etched Glass reads more restrained here, while S 1000-N adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. S 1000-N brings more warmth to the space, while Etched Glass keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Etched Glass vs S 1000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Etched Glass 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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