Buxton Blue vs S 3005-B20G
Where Buxton Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3005-B20G is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Buxton Blue belongs to the blue family and S 3005-B20G to the blue-grey family. Buxton Blue (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than S 3005-B20G (LRV 40), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Buxton Blue runs blue while S 3005-B20G is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.8 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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Buxton Blue vs S 3005-B20G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buxton Blue on one side and S 3005-B20G 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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