Kingsport Gray vs S 4010-Y50R
Where Kingsport Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 4010-Y50R is a NCS color. Kingsport Gray reads as greige-grey, while S 4010-Y50R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 4010-Y50R (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Kingsport Gray (LRV 25), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Kingsport Gray runs red while S 4010-Y50R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.0 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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Kingsport Gray vs S 4010-Y50R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kingsport Gray on one side and S 4010-Y50R 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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