Fair Maiden vs S 3005-G50Y
Fair Maiden is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 3005-G50Y comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Fair Maiden belongs to the green-grey family and S 3005-G50Y to the grey family. At LRV 46 vs 41, Fair Maiden will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.9, 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.
Fair Maiden vs S 3005-G50Y in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Fair Maiden and S 3005-G50Y 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Fair Maiden gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Fair Maiden vs S 3005-G50Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fair Maiden on one side and S 3005-G50Y 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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