Fairytale vs S 1005-R50B
Fairytale is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 1005-R50B comes from NCS. Fairytale reads as purple, while S 1005-R50B reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 73 vs 70, Fairytale will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.2, 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.
Fairytale vs S 1005-R50B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Fairytale and S 1005-R50B 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.
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 — Fairytale gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Fairytale vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fairytale on one side and S 1005-R50B 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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