Graceful Sea vs S 3010-R80B
Where Graceful Sea belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3010-R80B is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Graceful Sea belongs to the blue family and S 3010-R80B to the blue-grey family. Graceful Sea (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than S 3010-R80B (LRV 36), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Graceful Sea runs blue while S 3010-R80B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Graceful Sea vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Graceful Sea 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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