Tea with Florence vs S 5040-R
Tea with Florence (Little Greene) and S 5040-R (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Tea with Florence reads as blue, while S 5040-R reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 13-point LRV gap — 18 for Tea with Florence vs 6 for S 5040-R — means Tea with Florence will open up a space more effectively. Where Tea with Florence leans blue, S 5040-R reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 52.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Tea with Florence vs S 5040-R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tea with Florence on one side and S 5040-R 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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