Constellation vs S 1000-N

ConstellationBenjamin MoorevsS 1000-NNCSΔE 5.0Noticeable difference

Constellation is a Benjamin Moore color while S 1000-N comes from NCS. Constellation reads as blue, while S 1000-N reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 73 and 74, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Constellation's blue character against S 1000-N's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Constellation vs S 1000-N in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Constellation and S 1000-N are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Constellation reads more restrained here, while S 1000-N adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

ConstellationBenjamin Moore Constellation living room interior

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S 1000-NS 1000-N living room photo

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Color Details

Constellation
Benjamin Moore · AF-540
Hex#D5E1E3
LRV72.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-540
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
S 1000-N
NCS · S 1000-N
Hex#e0dfdd
LRV73.8
BrandNCS
NumberS 1000-N
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Constellation vs S 1000-N Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Constellation on one side and S 1000-N on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Constellation comparisons

See how Constellation stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Constellation
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Constellation
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Constellation reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Constellation
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Constellation is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Constellation
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Constellation reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Constellation
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Constellation is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Constellation
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Constellation reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Constellation
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Constellation reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Constellation
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Constellation reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Constellation
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Constellation is the lighter choice

French Gray
Constellation
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Constellation is the lighter choice

Naval
Constellation
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Constellation is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Constellation
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Constellation reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Constellation
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Constellation is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Constellation
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Constellation is the lighter choice

Pure White
Constellation
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Constellation
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Constellation is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Constellation
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Constellation reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Constellation
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
Constellation
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Constellation
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Constellation is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Constellation
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Constellation reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Constellation
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Constellation is the lighter choice

Calamine
Constellation
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Constellation reads slightly lighter

Treron
Constellation
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Constellation is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Constellation
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Constellation is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Constellation
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Constellation is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Constellation
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Constellation is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Constellation
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Constellation is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Constellation
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Constellation is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Constellation
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Constellation reads noticeably lighter