Dark Teal vs S 5040-B60G
Where Dark Teal belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 5040-B60G is a NCS color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (10 vs 8), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Dark Teal runs blue while S 5040-B60G is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.4 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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Dark Teal vs S 5040-B60G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Teal on one side and S 5040-B60G 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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