S 0500-N vs Slaked Lime
Where S 0500-N belongs to NCS's range, Slaked Lime is a Little Greene color. Slaked Lime (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than S 0500-N (LRV 85), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 0500-N runs warm while Slaked Lime is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room.
S 0500-N vs Slaked Lime Color Comparison
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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S 0500-N vs Slaked Lime in Real Spaces
S 0500-N and Slaked Lime are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The two are close enough that the choice comes down to finer qualities — undertone, texture, what the color sits next to.
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