Oilcloth vs S 3005-G50Y
Oilcloth is a Benjamin Moore color while S 3005-G50Y comes from NCS. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 41 vs 35, S 3005-G50Y will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Oilcloth's yellow character against S 3005-G50Y's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.1, 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.
Oilcloth vs S 3005-G50Y in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Oilcloth and S 3005-G50Y 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 3005-G50Y gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 3005-G50Y gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Oilcloth vs S 3005-G50Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oilcloth on one side and S 3005-G50Y 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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