Dash of Soot vs S 2502-Y20R
Dash of Soot is a Little Greene color while S 2502-Y20R comes from NCS. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. With LRVs of 54 and 53, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Dash of Soot's red character against S 2502-Y20R's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Dash of Soot vs S 2502-Y20R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dash of Soot on one side and S 2502-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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