Cognac Snifter vs S 3030-Y30R
Where Cognac Snifter belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3030-Y30R is a NCS color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. S 3030-Y30R (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than Cognac Snifter (LRV 27), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cognac Snifter runs red while S 3030-Y30R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.5 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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Cognac Snifter vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cognac Snifter 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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