Carys vs S 3030-Y30R
Carys is a Little Greene color while S 3030-Y30R comes from NCS. Carys reads as beige-yellow, while S 3030-Y30R reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 79 vs 33, Carys will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Carys's yellow character against S 3030-Y30R's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Carys vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carys on one side and S 3030-Y30R 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.
More Carys comparisons
See how Carys stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 79 vs 30, Carys is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 79 vs 60, Carys is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 5-point LRV gap (84 vs 79) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 79 vs 31, Carys is decisively the brighter choice.