Treasure vs S 3005-G50Y
Treasure (Jotun) and S 3005-G50Y (NCS) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 41 for S 3005-G50Y vs 37 for Treasure — means S 3005-G50Y will open up a space more effectively. Where Treasure leans warm, S 3005-G50Y reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Treasure vs S 3005-G50Y in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Treasure and S 3005-G50Y 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.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. S 3005-G50Y has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Treasure vs S 3005-G50Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Treasure on one side and S 3005-G50Y 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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Hardwick White reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 84 vs 37, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 37), opening up a space where Treasure encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 37), opening up a space where Treasure encloses it.
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