S 2005-Y40R vs Jovial
Where S 2005-Y40R belongs to NCS's range, Jovial is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 2005-Y40R belongs to the beige-greige family and Jovial to the pink-red family. Jovial (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than S 2005-Y40R (LRV 53), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 17.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Jovial Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2005-Y40R on one side and Jovial 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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