Kittiwake vs S 3010-R80B
Where Kittiwake belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 3010-R80B is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Kittiwake belongs to the blue family and S 3010-R80B to the blue-grey family. Kittiwake (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than S 3010-R80B (LRV 36), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Kittiwake vs S 3010-R80B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Kittiwake and S 3010-R80B are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Kittiwake reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Kittiwake vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kittiwake on one side and S 3010-R80B 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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