Sugared Almond vs S 1005-R50B
Where Sugared Almond belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 1005-R50B is a NCS color. Sugared Almond reads as pink-purple, while S 1005-R50B reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 1005-R50B (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Sugared Almond (LRV 56), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Sugared Almond vs S 1005-R50B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sugared Almond on one side and S 1005-R50B 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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