S 1005-R50B vs Inspired Lilac
Where S 1005-R50B belongs to NCS's range, Inspired Lilac is a Sherwin-Williams color. S 1005-R50B reads as grey, while Inspired Lilac reads as purple-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (70 vs 71), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. S 1005-R50B runs neutral while Inspired Lilac is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 1005-R50B vs Inspired Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 1005-R50B and Inspired Lilac 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Inspired Lilac brings more warmth to the space, while S 1005-R50B keeps things cooler and crisper.
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S 1005-R50B vs Inspired Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1005-R50B on one side and Inspired Lilac 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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