Royal Flush vs S 5040-R
Where Royal Flush belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 5040-R is a NCS color. Royal Flush reads as pink, while S 5040-R reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Royal Flush (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than S 5040-R (LRV 6), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Royal Flush runs red while S 5040-R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.6, 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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Royal Flush vs S 5040-R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Royal Flush on one side and S 5040-R 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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