Balsam vs S 6010-G10Y
Balsam (Benjamin Moore) and S 6010-G10Y (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Balsam belongs to the green family and S 6010-G10Y to the green-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 15 vs 14 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Balsam leans green, S 6010-G10Y reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Balsam vs S 6010-G10Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balsam on one side and S 6010-G10Y 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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