Old Montreal vs S 2005-Y40R
Where Old Montreal belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 2005-Y40R is a NCS color. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. S 2005-Y40R (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Old Montreal (LRV 49), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Old Montreal vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Montreal on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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