S 0500-N vs S 1000-N

Both from NCS's palette. S 0500-N (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than S 1000-N (LRV 74), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 0500-N runs warm while S 1000-N is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.

S 0500-N vs S 1000-N Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 5.3 — Noticeable difference

Color Details

S 0500-N

NCS · S 0500-N

Hex#f0ede8

LRV84.9

BrandNCS

NumberS 0500-N

Undertone—

Temperaturewarm

Brightnesslight

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S 1000-N

NCS · S 1000-N

Hex#e0dfdd

LRV73.8

BrandNCS

NumberS 1000-N

Undertone—

Temperatureneutral

Brightnesslight

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S 0500-N vs S 1000-N in Real Spaces

S 0500-N and S 1000-N 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 LRV gap is large enough that S 0500-N will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than S 1000-N would.

S 0500-N vs S 1000-N

S 0500-N vs S 1000-N Color Comparison

Color Details

S 0500-N vs S 1000-N in Real Spaces

Living Room

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