Refreshing Teal vs S 1002-Y20R
Refreshing Teal is a Benjamin Moore color while S 1002-Y20R comes from NCS. Refreshing Teal reads as blue-green, while S 1002-Y20R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 84 and 82, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Refreshing Teal's green character against S 1002-Y20R's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 11.7, 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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Refreshing Teal vs S 1002-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refreshing Teal on one side and S 1002-Y20R 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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