Olive Drab vs S 4010-G50Y
Where Olive Drab belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, S 4010-G50Y is a NCS color. Olive Drab reads as greige-grey, while S 4010-G50Y reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 4010-G50Y (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Olive Drab (LRV 24), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Olive Drab vs S 4010-G50Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olive Drab on one side and S 4010-G50Y 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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