S 1005-R50B vs Starry Night
Where S 1005-R50B belongs to NCS's range, Starry Night is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 1005-R50B belongs to the grey family and Starry Night to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (70 vs 69), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. S 1005-R50B runs neutral while Starry Night is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.3 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 1005-R50B vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1005-R50B on one side and Starry Night 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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