York Harbor Yellow vs S 3030-Y30R
York Harbor Yellow (Benjamin Moore) and S 3030-Y30R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, York Harbor Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and S 3030-Y30R to the beige family. The 23-point LRV gap — 55 for York Harbor Yellow vs 33 for S 3030-Y30R — means York Harbor Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where York Harbor Yellow leans red, S 3030-Y30R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.3 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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York Harbor Yellow vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see York Harbor Yellow 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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