S 1002-Y20R vs Grey Blue
Where S 1002-Y20R belongs to NCS's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. S 1002-Y20R reads as beige-greige, while Grey Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 1002-Y20R (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 75 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 61.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 1002-Y20R vs Grey Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing S 1002-Y20R and Grey Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. S 1002-Y20R reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Grey Blue.
Color Details
S 1002-Y20R vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1002-Y20R on one side and Grey Blue 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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