Slate vs S 3005-B20G
Where Slate belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3005-B20G is a NCS color. Slate reads as grey, while S 3005-B20G reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (39 vs 40), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Slate runs blue while S 3005-B20G is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Slate vs S 3005-B20G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Slate on one side and S 3005-B20G 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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