Clarksville Gray vs S 3005-Y20R
Clarksville Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while S 3005-Y20R comes from NCS. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 40 and 41, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Clarksville Gray's yellow and red character against S 3005-Y20R's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Clarksville Gray vs S 3005-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clarksville Gray 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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