Cannon Ball vs S 3005-G20Y
Cannon Ball is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 3005-G20Y comes from NCS. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 40 vs 36, S 3005-G20Y will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cannon Ball vs S 3005-G20Y in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Cannon Ball and S 3005-G20Y 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 3005-G20Y has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 3005-G20Y gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Cannon Ball vs S 3005-G20Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cannon Ball on one side and S 3005-G20Y 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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