Upper West Side vs S 3005-Y20R
Upper West Side (Benjamin Moore) and S 3005-Y20R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Upper West Side reads as greige-grey, while S 3005-Y20R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 39 vs 41 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Upper West Side leans red, S 3005-Y20R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.6 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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Upper West Side vs S 3005-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Upper West Side on one side and S 3005-Y20R 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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