August Moon vs S 1002-Y
Where August Moon belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, S 1002-Y is a NCS color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. August Moon (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than S 1002-Y (LRV 72), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
August Moon vs S 1002-Y in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. August Moon and S 1002-Y 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — August Moon gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. August Moon reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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. August Moon has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
August Moon vs S 1002-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see August Moon on one side and S 1002-Y 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.
More August Moon comparisons
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At LRV 75 vs 44, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 75 vs 12, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 8, August Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
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