Apricot Beige vs S 2005-Y40R
Where Apricot Beige belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 2005-Y40R is a NCS color. Apricot Beige reads as beige, while S 2005-Y40R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (55 vs 53), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Apricot Beige runs red while S 2005-Y40R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Apricot Beige vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apricot Beige on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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