S 1002-Y20R vs Alabaster
S 1002-Y20R (NCS) and Alabaster (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 82 vs 82 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 0.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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 Alabaster in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 1002-Y20R and Alabaster 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
S 1002-Y20R vs Alabaster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1002-Y20R on one side and Alabaster 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 1002-Y20R comparisons
See how S 1002-Y20R stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 82 vs 69, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 52, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 30, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 52), opening up a space where Mizzle encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 60, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 58), opening up a space where Accessible Beige encloses it.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 43, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 4, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 55), opening up a space where Tranquil Dawn encloses it.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 44), opening up a space where Hardwick White encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 84 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 82 vs 21, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 66), opening up a space where Balboa Mist encloses it.
S 1002-Y20R reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 83 and 82, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 68), opening up a space where Skimming Stone encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 41, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 68, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 25, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
S 1002-Y20R reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 45), opening up a space where Saybrook Sage encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 31, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 7, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 24, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 57, S 1002-Y20R is decisively the brighter choice.