Ocean Abyss vs S 5040-B60G
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, S 5040-B60G is a NCS color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (7 vs 8), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Ocean Abyss runs blue while S 5040-B60G is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs S 5040-B60G in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ocean Abyss and S 5040-B60G 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs S 5040-B60G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and S 5040-B60G 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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