Palatial Skies vs S 0515-R80B
Where Palatial Skies belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 0515-R80B is a NCS color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. S 0515-R80B (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Palatial Skies (LRV 55), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Palatial Skies runs blue while S 0515-R80B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Palatial Skies vs S 0515-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Palatial Skies on one side and S 0515-R80B 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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