North Sea Green vs S 5040-B60G
North Sea Green is a Benjamin Moore color while S 5040-B60G comes from NCS. Hue-wise, North Sea Green belongs to the blue-green family and S 5040-B60G to the blue family. At LRV 15 vs 8, North Sea Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — North Sea Green's blue character against S 5040-B60G's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.7, 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.
North Sea Green vs S 5040-B60G in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. North Sea Green and S 5040-B60G 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — North Sea Green gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
North Sea Green vs S 5040-B60G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Sea 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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