Pearl vs S 3005-G20Y
Where Pearl belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3005-G20Y is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Pearl belongs to the green-grey family and S 3005-G20Y to the grey family. Pearl (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than S 3005-G20Y (LRV 40), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pearl runs green while S 3005-G20Y is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. 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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Pearl vs S 3005-G20Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pearl on one side and S 3005-G20Y 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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