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.
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