Acorn vs S 4010-Y50R
Acorn is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 4010-Y50R comes from NCS. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 33 vs 30, Acorn will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Acorn vs S 4010-Y50R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Acorn and S 4010-Y50R are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Acorn has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Acorn vs S 4010-Y50R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Acorn on one side and S 4010-Y50R 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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