Lion Yellow vs S 1005-Y60R
Lion Yellow (Benjamin Moore) and S 1005-Y60R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Lion Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while S 1005-Y60R reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 80 for Lion Yellow vs 70 for S 1005-Y60R — means Lion Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Lion Yellow leans red, S 1005-Y60R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.8 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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Lion Yellow vs S 1005-Y60R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lion Yellow on one side and S 1005-Y60R 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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