Calamine vs S 1005-Y60R
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 1005-Y60R is a NCS color. Calamine reads as pink-red, while S 1005-Y60R reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (68 vs 70), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Calamine vs S 1005-Y60R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine 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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