Arbor White vs S 0502-Y
Where Arbor White belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 0502-Y is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Arbor White belongs to the beige-white family and S 0502-Y to the beige family. S 0502-Y (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Arbor White (LRV 0), a difference of 87 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Arbor White vs S 0502-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arbor White on one side and S 0502-Y 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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