S 3005-B20G vs Faded Flaxflower
Where S 3005-B20G belongs to NCS's range, Faded Flaxflower is a Sherwin-Williams color. S 3005-B20G reads as blue-grey, while Faded Flaxflower reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Faded Flaxflower (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than S 3005-B20G (LRV 40), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 3005-B20G runs neutral while Faded Flaxflower is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 3005-B20G vs Faded Flaxflower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3005-B20G on one side and Faded Flaxflower 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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