Blue Heron vs S 3502-B
Blue Heron is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 3502-B comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Blue Heron belongs to the blue-grey family and S 3502-B to the grey family. At LRV 35 vs 30, S 3502-B will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.3, 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.
Blue Heron vs S 3502-B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Blue Heron and S 3502-B 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. S 3502-B has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Blue Heron vs S 3502-B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Heron on one side and S 3502-B 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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