Misty Teal vs S 1000-N
Where Misty Teal belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 1000-N is a NCS color. Misty Teal reads as blue, while S 1000-N reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (73 vs 74), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Misty Teal runs green and blue while S 1000-N is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Misty Teal vs S 1000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Teal on one side and S 1000-N 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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