Hardcourt vs S 5040-R60B
Where Hardcourt belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, S 5040-R60B is a NCS color. Hardcourt reads as blue, while S 5040-R60B reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (5 vs 4), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 20.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Hardcourt vs S 5040-R60B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hardcourt on one side and S 5040-R60B 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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