Greenhow Blue vs S 0515-R80B
Where Greenhow Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 0515-R80B is a NCS color. Greenhow Blue reads as blue-green, while S 0515-R80B reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 0515-R80B (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Greenhow Blue (LRV 55), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Greenhow Blue runs blue while S 0515-R80B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 10.0 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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Greenhow Blue vs S 0515-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Greenhow Blue on one side and S 0515-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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