Mallard Green vs S 5040-B60G
Mallard Green (Benjamin Moore) and S 5040-B60G (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Mallard Green belongs to the blue-green family and S 5040-B60G to the blue family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 8 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Mallard Green leans blue, S 5040-B60G reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 10.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Mallard Green vs S 5040-B60G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mallard Green on one side and S 5040-B60G 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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