Spring Azalea vs S 5040-R
Where Spring Azalea belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 5040-R is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Spring Azalea belongs to the pink family and S 5040-R to the pink-red family. Spring Azalea (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than S 5040-R (LRV 6), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Spring Azalea runs red while S 5040-R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.6, 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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Spring Azalea vs S 5040-R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spring Azalea on one side and S 5040-R 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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