Frosted Steel vs S 1000-N
Frosted Steel is a Dulux color while S 1000-N comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Frosted Steel belongs to the blue-grey family and S 1000-N to the grey family. With LRVs of 72 and 74, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Frosted Steel's cool character against S 1000-N's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.2, 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.
Frosted Steel vs S 1000-N in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Frosted Steel and S 1000-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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Frosted Steel reads more restrained here, while S 1000-N adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Frosted Steel vs S 1000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Frosted Steel 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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