Spanish Red vs S 5040-Y80R
Spanish Red (Benjamin Moore) and S 5040-Y80R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 13 for Spanish Red vs 7 for S 5040-Y80R — means Spanish Red will open up a space more effectively. Where Spanish Red leans red, S 5040-Y80R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Spanish Red vs S 5040-Y80R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spanish Red on one side and S 5040-Y80R 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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