Flan vs S 2005-Y40R
Where Flan belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, S 2005-Y40R is a NCS color. Flan reads as beige, while S 2005-Y40R reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Flan (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than S 2005-Y40R (LRV 53), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Flan vs S 2005-Y40R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Flan and S 2005-Y40R 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.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Flan reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than S 2005-Y40R.
Color Details
Flan vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flan on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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