Ostrich Tail vs S 1005-R50B
Ostrich Tail is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 1005-R50B comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Ostrich Tail belongs to the pink family and S 1005-R50B to the grey family. At LRV 76 vs 70, Ostrich Tail will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 3.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ostrich Tail vs S 1005-R50B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Ostrich Tail 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
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Ostrich Tail gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Ostrich Tail vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ostrich Tail 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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