Rich Oak vs S 3030-Y30R
Rich Oak is a Cloverdale Paint color while S 3030-Y30R comes from NCS. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 33 vs 27, S 3030-Y30R will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-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.
Rich Oak vs S 3030-Y30R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Rich Oak and S 3030-Y30R 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 — S 3030-Y30R gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Rich Oak vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rich Oak on one side and S 3030-Y30R 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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