Dash of Soot vs S 2502-Y50R
Dash of Soot (Little Greene) and S 2502-Y50R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 54 vs 53 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Dash of Soot leans red, S 2502-Y50R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Dash of Soot vs S 2502-Y50R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dash of Soot on one side and S 2502-Y50R 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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