Yellow Squash vs S 2005-Y40R
Yellow Squash (Benjamin Moore) and S 2005-Y40R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Yellow Squash belongs to the beige-yellow family and S 2005-Y40R to the beige-greige family. The 7-point LRV gap — 60 for Yellow Squash vs 53 for S 2005-Y40R — means Yellow Squash will open up a space more effectively. Where Yellow Squash leans red, S 2005-Y40R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.9 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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Yellow Squash vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yellow Squash on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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