Wild Water 2 vs S 5010-R90B
Wild Water 2 is a Dulux color while S 5010-R90B comes from NCS. Wild Water 2 reads as blue, while S 5010-R90B reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 18 and 19, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 13.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Wild Water 2 vs S 5010-R90B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wild Water 2 on one side and S 5010-R90B 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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