Guilford Green vs S 5040-Y80R
Guilford Green is a Benjamin Moore color while S 5040-Y80R comes from NCS. Guilford Green reads as beige-green, while S 5040-Y80R reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 57 vs 7, Guilford Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 50-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Guilford Green's yellow character against S 5040-Y80R's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 62.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Guilford Green vs S 5040-Y80R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guilford Green on one side and S 5040-Y80R 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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