Paving Stone vs S 4500-N
Paving Stone is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 4500-N comes from NCS. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 27 vs 23, S 4500-N will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.3, 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.
Paving Stone vs S 4500-N in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Paving Stone 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 4500-N gives the walls a little more lift.
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Paving Stone vs S 4500-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paving Stone 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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