Raffia vs S 2005-Y40R
Raffia is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 2005-Y40R comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Raffia belongs to the beige family and S 2005-Y40R to the beige-greige family. At LRV 58 vs 53, Raffia will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.6, 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.
Raffia vs S 2005-Y40R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Raffia and S 2005-Y40R 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Raffia gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Raffia vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raffia on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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