French Lavender vs S 1005-R50B
Where French Lavender belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, S 1005-R50B is a NCS color. French Lavender reads as pink, while S 1005-R50B reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 1005-R50B (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than French Lavender (LRV 62), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.9 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.
French Lavender vs S 1005-R50B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. French Lavender 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. S 1005-R50B reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
French Lavender vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Lavender 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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