Hydrangea vs S 3010-R80B
Hydrangea is a Benjamin Moore color while S 3010-R80B comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Hydrangea belongs to the purple family and S 3010-R80B to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 37 and 36, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Hydrangea's purple character against S 3010-R80B's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.8, 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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Hydrangea vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hydrangea 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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