Dark Celery vs S 3030-Y30R
Dark Celery (Benjamin Moore) and S 3030-Y30R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Dark Celery belongs to the beige-yellow family and S 3030-Y30R to the beige family. The 11-point LRV gap — 33 for S 3030-Y30R vs 21 for Dark Celery — means S 3030-Y30R will open up a space more effectively. Where Dark Celery leans yellow, S 3030-Y30R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Dark Celery vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Celery 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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