S 1000-N vs Aura White
Where S 1000-N belongs to NCS's range, Aura White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 1000-N belongs to the grey family and Aura White to the blue-white family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (74 vs 76), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. S 1000-N runs neutral while Aura White is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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S 1000-N vs Aura White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1000-N on one side and Aura White 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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