S 2005-G10Y vs Tidewater
S 2005-G10Y is a NCS color while Tidewater comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, S 2005-G10Y belongs to the green-grey family and Tidewater to the blue family. At LRV 65 vs 53, Tidewater will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — S 2005-G10Y's neutral character against Tidewater's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 2005-G10Y vs Tidewater in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 2005-G10Y and Tidewater 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Tidewater will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than S 2005-G10Y would.
Color Details
S 2005-G10Y vs Tidewater Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2005-G10Y on one side and Tidewater 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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