Lavender Wash vs S 1005-R50B
Lavender Wash (Benjamin Moore) and S 1005-R50B (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Lavender Wash belongs to the blue-grey family and S 1005-R50B to the grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 70 for S 1005-R50B vs 65 for Lavender Wash — means S 1005-R50B will open up a space more effectively. Where Lavender Wash leans blue, S 1005-R50B reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Lavender Wash vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lavender Wash on one side and S 1005-R50B 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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