Cord vs S 2005-Y40R
Cord is a Farrow & Ball color while S 2005-Y40R comes from NCS. Hue-wise, Cord belongs to the beige family and S 2005-Y40R to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 55 and 53, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 11.2, 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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Cord vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cord on one side and S 2005-Y40R 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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