S 1005-R50B vs Wallflower
S 1005-R50B is a NCS color while Wallflower comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 70 vs 64, S 1005-R50B will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — S 1005-R50B's neutral character against Wallflower's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.5, 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 Wallflower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 1005-R50B on one side and Wallflower 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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With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 83 vs 70, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 6, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
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S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 52, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 70 vs 58, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 27, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 55, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 13, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 44, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 70), opening up a space where S 1005-R50B encloses it.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (70 vs 66) makes S 1005-R50B the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (74 vs 70) makes Shoji White the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 83 vs 70, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 12, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 8, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 70 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.
At LRV 70 vs 12, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 45, S 1005-R50B is decisively the brighter choice.
S 1005-R50B reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.