Arizona Stone vs S 5040-B80G
Where Arizona Stone belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, S 5040-B80G is a NCS color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Arizona Stone (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than S 5040-B80G (LRV 8), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Arizona Stone vs S 5040-B80G in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Arizona Stone and S 5040-B80G 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.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Arizona Stone has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Arizona Stone vs S 5040-B80G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arizona Stone on one side and S 5040-B80G 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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