Moth Gray vs S 1502-Y50R
Where Moth Gray belongs to Behr's range, S 1502-Y50R is a NCS color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Moth Gray (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than S 1502-Y50R (LRV 62), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Moth Gray runs red while S 1502-Y50R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Moth Gray vs S 1502-Y50R in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Moth Gray and S 1502-Y50R 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Moth Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Moth Gray reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Moth Gray vs S 1502-Y50R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moth Gray on one side and S 1502-Y50R 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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