Drifting Cloud vs S 1000-N
Drifting Cloud is a Dulux color while S 1000-N comes from NCS. Drifting Cloud reads as blue-white, while S 1000-N reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 75 and 74, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 2.4, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Drifting Cloud vs S 1000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Drifting Cloud on one side and S 1000-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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