Cat's Eye vs S 5040-G
Where Cat's Eye belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 5040-G is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Cat's Eye belongs to the green family and S 5040-G to the blue-green family. Cat's Eye (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than S 5040-G (LRV 8), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cat's Eye runs green while S 5040-G is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.6 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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Cat's Eye vs S 5040-G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cat's Eye on one side and S 5040-G 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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