Blue Spruce vs S 5010-R90B
Blue Spruce (Benjamin Moore) and S 5010-R90B (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 19 for S 5010-R90B vs 17 for Blue Spruce — means S 5010-R90B will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Spruce leans blue, S 5010-R90B reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Blue Spruce vs S 5010-R90B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Spruce on one side and S 5010-R90B 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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