Tavern Ochre vs S 3030-Y30R
Tavern Ochre (Benjamin Moore) and S 3030-Y30R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 13-point LRV gap — 46 for Tavern Ochre vs 33 for S 3030-Y30R — means Tavern Ochre will open up a space more effectively. Where Tavern Ochre leans red, S 3030-Y30R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Tavern Ochre vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tavern Ochre on one side and S 3030-Y30R 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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