S 2005-Y40R vs Piazza
Where S 2005-Y40R belongs to NCS's range, Piazza is a Tikkurila color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Piazza (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than S 2005-Y40R (LRV 53), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 2005-Y40R vs Piazza in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 2005-Y40R and Piazza 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
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Piazza reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than S 2005-Y40R.
Color Details
S 2005-Y40R vs Piazza Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2005-Y40R on one side and Piazza 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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