Bluffs vs S 3005-Y20R
Bluffs (Benjamin Moore) and S 3005-Y20R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Bluffs belongs to the beige family and S 3005-Y20R to the beige-greige family. The 5-point LRV gap — 46 for Bluffs vs 41 for S 3005-Y20R — means Bluffs will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 9.4 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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Bluffs vs S 3005-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bluffs on one side and S 3005-Y20R 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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