Soft Maplewood 5 vs S 1005-Y60R
Where Soft Maplewood 5 belongs to Dulux's range, S 1005-Y60R is a NCS color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. S 1005-Y60R (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Soft Maplewood 5 (LRV 67), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 3.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Soft Maplewood 5 vs S 1005-Y60R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Maplewood 5 on one side and S 1005-Y60R 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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