Serene Breeze vs S 1502-Y
Serene Breeze is a Benjamin Moore color while S 1502-Y comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Serene Breeze belongs to the green family and S 1502-Y to the greige-grey family. At LRV 69 vs 64, Serene Breeze will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Serene Breeze's green character against S 1502-Y's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Serene Breeze vs S 1502-Y in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Serene Breeze and S 1502-Y are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Serene Breeze has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Serene Breeze reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Serene Breeze vs S 1502-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Serene Breeze on one side and S 1502-Y 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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