Touch of Gray vs S 1005-R50B
Where Touch of Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 1005-R50B is a NCS color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (69 vs 70), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Touch of Gray runs purple while S 1005-R50B is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Touch of Gray vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Touch of Gray 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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