Empower vs S 5040-Y80R
Empower is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 5040-Y80R comes from NCS. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 16 vs 7, Empower will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 16.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Empower vs S 5040-Y80R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Empower and S 5040-Y80R in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Empower reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than S 5040-Y80R.
Color Details
Empower vs S 5040-Y80R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Empower on one side and S 5040-Y80R 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 Empower comparisons
See how Empower stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
