Guesthouse vs S 3030-Y30R
Guesthouse (Benjamin Moore) and S 3030-Y30R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 7-point LRV gap — 40 for Guesthouse vs 33 for S 3030-Y30R — means Guesthouse will open up a space more effectively. Where Guesthouse leans red, S 3030-Y30R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 10.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Guesthouse vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guesthouse on one side and S 3030-Y30R 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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