S 2002-Y50R vs Fond Memory

S 2002-Y50RNCSvsFond MemoryPPGΔE 2.0Subtle difference

S 2002-Y50R (NCS) and Fond Memory (PPG) come from different manufacturers. S 2002-Y50R reads as greige-grey, while Fond Memory reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 54 for S 2002-Y50R vs 51 for Fond Memory — means S 2002-Y50R will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

S 2002-Y50R
NCS · S 2002-Y50R
Hex#cac1bc
LRV54.3
BrandNCS
NumberS 2002-Y50R
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Fond Memory
PPG · PPG1017-3
Hex#c8bcb7
LRV51.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1017-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

S 2002-Y50R vs Fond Memory Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2002-Y50R on one side and Fond Memory on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More S 2002-Y50R comparisons

See how S 2002-Y50R stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
S 2002-Y50R
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
S 2002-Y50R
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
S 2002-Y50R
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
S 2002-Y50R
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
S 2002-Y50R
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

S 2002-Y50R reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
S 2002-Y50R
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
S 2002-Y50R
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
S 2002-Y50R
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
S 2002-Y50R
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

French Gray
S 2002-Y50R
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

S 2002-Y50R reads slightly lighter

Naval
S 2002-Y50R
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
S 2002-Y50R
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
S 2002-Y50R
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
S 2002-Y50R
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

S 2002-Y50R reads slightly lighter

Pure White
S 2002-Y50R
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
S 2002-Y50R
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
S 2002-Y50R
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
S 2002-Y50R
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
S 2002-Y50R
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
S 2002-Y50R
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
S 2002-Y50R
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
S 2002-Y50R
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

S 2002-Y50R reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
S 2002-Y50R
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
S 2002-Y50R
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
S 2002-Y50R
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
S 2002-Y50R
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

S 2002-Y50R reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
S 2002-Y50R
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

S 2002-Y50R reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
S 2002-Y50R
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Cement grey
S 2002-Y50R
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

S 2002-Y50R is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
S 2002-Y50R
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone