Nicolson Green vs S 6010-G30Y
Nicolson Green is a Benjamin Moore color while S 6010-G30Y comes from NCS. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 22 vs 14, Nicolson Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nicolson Green's green character against S 6010-G30Y's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nicolson Green vs S 6010-G30Y in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Nicolson Green and S 6010-G30Y are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Nicolson Green gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Nicolson Green vs S 6010-G30Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nicolson Green on one side and S 6010-G30Y 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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