Purbeck Stone vs S 3005-G80Y
Purbeck Stone is a Farrow & Ball color while S 3005-G80Y comes from NCS. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. At LRV 52 vs 44, Purbeck Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Purbeck Stone vs S 3005-G80Y in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Purbeck Stone and S 3005-G80Y 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Purbeck Stone will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than S 3005-G80Y would.
Color Details
Purbeck Stone vs S 3005-G80Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and S 3005-G80Y 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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