New Hope Gray vs S 3010-R80B
New Hope Gray (Benjamin Moore) and S 3010-R80B (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 4-point LRV gap — 39 for New Hope Gray vs 36 for S 3010-R80B — means New Hope Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where New Hope Gray leans blue, S 3010-R80B reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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New Hope Gray vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Hope Gray 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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