Niagara Blues 1 vs S 5010-R90B

Niagara Blues 1DuluxvsS 5010-R90BNCSΔE 12.0Distinct difference

Niagara Blues 1 (Dulux) and S 5010-R90B (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Niagara Blues 1 belongs to the blue family and S 5010-R90B to the blue-grey family. The 4-point LRV gap — 19 for S 5010-R90B vs 15 for Niagara Blues 1 — means S 5010-R90B will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Niagara Blues 1
Dulux · 10BB 15/154
Hex#4C6B80
LRV15.0
BrandDulux
Number10BB 15/154
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
S 5010-R90B
NCS · S 5010-R90B
Hex#717b85
LRV19.4
BrandNCS
NumberS 5010-R90B
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Niagara Blues 1 vs S 5010-R90B Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Niagara Blues 1 on one side and S 5010-R90B on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Niagara Blues 1 comparisons

See how Niagara Blues 1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Niagara Blues 1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Niagara Blues 1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Niagara Blues 1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Niagara Blues 1 reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Niagara Blues 1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Niagara Blues 1
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Niagara Blues 1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Niagara Blues 1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Niagara Blues 1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Niagara Blues 1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Niagara Blues 1
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Niagara Blues 1
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Niagara Blues 1 reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Niagara Blues 1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Niagara Blues 1
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Niagara Blues 1
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Niagara Blues 1
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Niagara Blues 1
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Niagara Blues 1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Niagara Blues 1
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Niagara Blues 1
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Niagara Blues 1
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Niagara Blues 1 reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Niagara Blues 1
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Niagara Blues 1
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Niagara Blues 1
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Niagara Blues 1
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Niagara Blues 1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Niagara Blues 1 reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Niagara Blues 1
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Niagara Blues 1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Niagara Blues 1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Niagara Blues 1 reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Niagara Blues 1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Niagara Blues 1
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice