Pool Party vs S 3010-R80B
Pool Party is a Benjamin Moore color while S 3010-R80B comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Pool Party belongs to the blue family and S 3010-R80B to the blue-grey family. At LRV 50 vs 36, Pool Party will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Pool Party's blue character against S 3010-R80B's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 23.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Pool Party vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pool Party on one side and S 3010-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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