Celtic Green vs S 5040-G
Celtic Green (Benjamin Moore) and S 5040-G (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Celtic Green belongs to the green family and S 5040-G to the blue-green family. The 3-point LRV gap — 11 for Celtic Green vs 8 for S 5040-G — means Celtic Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Celtic Green leans green, S 5040-G reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.2 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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Celtic Green vs S 5040-G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Celtic Green 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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