Modern Beige vs S 3005-Y20R
Where Modern Beige belongs to Jotun's range, S 3005-Y20R is a NCS color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Modern Beige (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than S 3005-Y20R (LRV 41), 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 3.7 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.
Modern Beige vs S 3005-Y20R in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Modern Beige and S 3005-Y20R 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 — Modern Beige gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Modern Beige vs S 3005-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Modern Beige on one side and S 3005-Y20R 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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