Schooner vs S 5010-R90B
Where Schooner belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 5010-R90B is a NCS color. Schooner reads as blue, while S 5010-R90B reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (18 vs 19), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Schooner runs blue while S 5010-R90B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.0, 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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Schooner vs S 5010-R90B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Schooner on one side and S 5010-R90B 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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