Hematite vs S 4500-N
Hematite is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 4500-N comes from NCS. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 27 vs 24, S 4500-N will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.6, 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.
Hematite vs S 4500-N in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Hematite and S 4500-N 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.
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Hematite vs S 4500-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hematite on one side and S 4500-N 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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