Fresh Air vs S 0502-Y
Where Fresh Air belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 0502-Y is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Fresh Air belongs to the beige-yellow family and S 0502-Y to the beige family. S 0502-Y (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Fresh Air (LRV 81), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fresh Air runs yellow while S 0502-Y is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.3 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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Fresh Air vs S 0502-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Air on one side and S 0502-Y 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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