Coventry Gray vs S 2502-Y50R
Coventry Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while S 2502-Y50R comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Coventry Gray belongs to the grey family and S 2502-Y50R to the greige-grey family. At LRV 53 vs 48, S 2502-Y50R will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Coventry Gray's green character against S 2502-Y50R's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.6, 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.
Coventry Gray vs S 2502-Y50R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Coventry Gray and S 2502-Y50R 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 2502-Y50R gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Coventry Gray vs S 2502-Y50R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coventry Gray on one side and S 2502-Y50R 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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