Franklin Lakes vs S 3010-R80B
Where Franklin Lakes belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3010-R80B is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Franklin Lakes belongs to the blue family and S 3010-R80B to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (34 vs 36), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Franklin Lakes runs blue while S 3010-R80B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.6 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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Franklin Lakes vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Franklin Lakes on one side and S 3010-R80B 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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