Crownsville Gray vs S 4010-G50Y
Where Crownsville Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 4010-G50Y is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Crownsville Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and S 4010-G50Y to the grey family. S 4010-G50Y (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Crownsville Gray (LRV 22), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Crownsville Gray runs yellow while S 4010-G50Y is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.1 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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Crownsville Gray vs S 4010-G50Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crownsville Gray on one side and S 4010-G50Y 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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