Dakota Shadow vs S 6010-G10Y
Where Dakota Shadow belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 6010-G10Y is a NCS color. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (12 vs 14), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Dakota Shadow runs green while S 6010-G10Y is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.8 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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Dakota Shadow vs S 6010-G10Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dakota Shadow on one side and S 6010-G10Y 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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