Marine Blue vs S 5040-B60G
Where Marine Blue belongs to Little Greene's range, S 5040-B60G is a NCS color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. S 5040-B60G (LRV 8) reflects noticeably more light than Marine Blue (LRV 4), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Marine Blue runs blue while S 5040-B60G is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Marine Blue vs S 5040-B60G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Marine Blue on one side and S 5040-B60G 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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