S 1005-R50B vs Joyful Lilac
S 1005-R50B is a NCS color while Joyful Lilac comes from Sherwin-Williams. S 1005-R50B reads as grey, while Joyful Lilac reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 70 and 69, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — S 1005-R50B's neutral character against Joyful Lilac's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 1005-R50B vs Joyful Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1005-R50B on one side and Joyful 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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