S 1002-Y20R vs Spinach White
Where S 1002-Y20R belongs to NCS's range, Spinach White is a Sherwin-Williams color. S 1002-Y20R reads as beige-greige, while Spinach White reads as white-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 1002-Y20R (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Spinach White (LRV 79), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 1002-Y20R runs warm while Spinach White is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Spinach White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1002-Y20R on one side and Spinach 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.
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.