Yosemite Blue vs S 3010-R80B
Where Yosemite Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3010-R80B is a NCS color. Yosemite Blue reads as blue, while S 3010-R80B reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 3010-R80B (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Yosemite Blue (LRV 33), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Yosemite Blue runs blue while S 3010-R80B is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 29.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Yosemite Blue vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yosemite Blue on one side and S 3010-R80B 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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