S 2005-Y40R vs August Moon
S 2005-Y40R is a NCS color while August Moon comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, S 2005-Y40R belongs to the beige-greige family and August Moon to the beige family. At LRV 60 vs 53, August Moon will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 14.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 2005-Y40R vs August Moon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2005-Y40R on one side and August Moon 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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