Ocean Abyss vs S 5040-Y80R
Ocean Abyss is a Behr color while S 5040-Y80R comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Ocean Abyss belongs to the blue family and S 5040-Y80R to the pink-red family. With LRVs of 7 and 7, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ocean Abyss's blue character against S 5040-Y80R's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 53.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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-Y80R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and S 5040-Y80R in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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 5040-Y80R brings more warmth to the space, while Ocean Abyss keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs S 5040-Y80R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and S 5040-Y80R 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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