Spring Lilac vs S 1005-R50B
Spring Lilac (Benjamin Moore) and S 1005-R50B (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Spring Lilac reads as pink-purple, while S 1005-R50B reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 70 for S 1005-R50B vs 63 for Spring Lilac — means S 1005-R50B will open up a space more effectively. Where Spring Lilac leans purple, S 1005-R50B reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.7 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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Spring Lilac vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spring Lilac on one side and S 1005-R50B 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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