Raindrops on Roses vs S 1005-R50B
Where Raindrops on Roses belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 1005-R50B is a NCS color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Raindrops on Roses (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than S 1005-R50B (LRV 70), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Raindrops on Roses runs red while S 1005-R50B is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.4, 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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Raindrops on Roses vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raindrops on Roses on one side and S 1005-R50B 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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