S 0502-Y vs Millstream
S 0502-Y is a NCS color while Millstream comes from Behr. At LRV 87 vs 61, S 0502-Y will read as the brighter of the two — a 26-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — S 0502-Y's warm character against Millstream's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
S 0502-Y vs Millstream 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 0502-Y vs Millstream in Real Spaces
Seeing S 0502-Y and Millstream in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 3 room types where both colors have photos.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. S 0502-Y returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
@nymalatvast
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Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that S 0502-Y will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Millstream would.
@daanielnilsson94
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House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that S 0502-Y will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Millstream would.
@lindsmaleriserviceniclasmaleri
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