S 1002-Y20R vs Spare White
Where S 1002-Y20R belongs to NCS's range, Spare White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 1002-Y20R belongs to the beige-greige family and Spare White to the greige-white family. S 1002-Y20R (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Spare White (LRV 77), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 1002-Y20R runs warm while Spare White is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.7, 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 1002-Y20R vs Spare White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1002-Y20R on one side and Spare 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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