San Francisco Bay vs S 3010-R80B
San Francisco Bay (Benjamin Moore) and S 3010-R80B (NCS) come from different manufacturers. San Francisco Bay reads as blue, while S 3010-R80B reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 38 vs 36 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where San Francisco Bay leans blue, S 3010-R80B reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 14.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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San Francisco Bay vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see San Francisco Bay 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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