Boringdon Green vs S 3005-G80Y
Boringdon Green (Little Greene) and S 3005-G80Y (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Boringdon Green belongs to the green-grey family and S 3005-G80Y to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 41 vs 44 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Boringdon Green leans green, S 3005-G80Y reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Boringdon Green vs S 3005-G80Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Boringdon Green 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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