California Hills vs S 3030-Y30R
California Hills (Benjamin Moore) and S 3030-Y30R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. California Hills reads as beige-yellow, while S 3030-Y30R reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 50 for California Hills vs 33 for S 3030-Y30R — means California Hills will open up a space more effectively. Where California Hills leans yellow, S 3030-Y30R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.4 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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California Hills vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Hills on one side and S 3030-Y30R 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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