North Shore Green vs S 1002-Y
North Shore Green is a Benjamin Moore color while S 1002-Y comes from NCS. Hue-wise, North Shore Green belongs to the green family and S 1002-Y to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 71 and 72, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — North Shore Green's green character against S 1002-Y's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
North Shore Green vs S 1002-Y in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. North Shore Green and S 1002-Y 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between S 1002-Y and North Shore Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. S 1002-Y brings more warmth to the space, while North Shore Green keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
North Shore Green vs S 1002-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Shore Green on one side and S 1002-Y 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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