S 2010-G50Y vs Mermaid Tears
Where S 2010-G50Y belongs to NCS's range, Mermaid Tears is a PPG color. Both sit in the yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Mermaid Tears (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than S 2010-G50Y (LRV 53), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 24.7, 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 2010-G50Y vs Mermaid Tears Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 2010-G50Y on one side and Mermaid Tears 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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