Knitting Basket vs S 2005-Y50R
Where Knitting Basket belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 2005-Y50R is a NCS color. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. S 2005-Y50R (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Knitting Basket (LRV 48), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Knitting Basket runs red while S 2005-Y50R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.2 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.
Color Details
Knitting Basket vs S 2005-Y50R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Knitting Basket on one side and S 2005-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.
More Knitting Basket comparisons
See how Knitting Basket stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
