Summer Lime vs S 0502-Y
Where Summer Lime belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 0502-Y is a NCS color. Summer Lime reads as beige-yellow, while S 0502-Y reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 0502-Y (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Summer Lime (LRV 84), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Summer Lime runs yellow while S 0502-Y is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.1, 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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Summer Lime vs S 0502-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Lime on one side and S 0502-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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