Labrador Blue vs S 3010-R80B
Where Labrador Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3010-R80B is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Labrador Blue belongs to the blue family and S 3010-R80B to the blue-grey family. S 3010-R80B (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Labrador Blue (LRV 33), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Labrador Blue runs blue while S 3010-R80B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Labrador Blue vs S 3010-R80B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Labrador Blue and S 3010-R80B are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Labrador Blue vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Labrador Blue 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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