New White vs S 0502-Y
Where New White belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 0502-Y is a NCS color. Hue-wise, New White belongs to the beige-white family and S 0502-Y to the beige family. S 0502-Y (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than New White (LRV 82), a difference of 6 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. The ΔE 7.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
New White vs S 0502-Y in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. New White and S 0502-Y 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 0502-Y gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
New White vs S 0502-Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New White on one side and S 0502-Y 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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