S 0502-Y vs S 1000-N
Both from NCS's palette. S 0502-Y reads as beige, while S 1000-N reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 0502-Y (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than S 1000-N (LRV 74), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 0502-Y runs warm while S 1000-N is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 0502-Y vs S 1000-N in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 0502-Y and S 1000-N are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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S 0502-Y vs S 1000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 0502-Y on one side and S 1000-N 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.
More S 0502-Y comparisons
See how S 0502-Y stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
