Autumn Maple vs S 5040-R
Autumn Maple (Cloverdale Paint) and S 5040-R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Autumn Maple belongs to the pink family and S 5040-R to the pink-red family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 7 vs 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 15.8 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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Autumn Maple vs S 5040-R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Autumn Maple on one side and S 5040-R 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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