S 3010-B90G vs Green Balloon
Where S 3010-B90G belongs to NCS's range, Green Balloon is a PPG color. S 3010-B90G reads as green-grey, while Green Balloon reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Green Balloon (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than S 3010-B90G (LRV 40), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 21.1, 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 3010-B90G vs Green Balloon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3010-B90G on one side and Green Balloon 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.
More S 3010-B90G comparisons
See how S 3010-B90G stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 40), opening up a space where S 3010-B90G encloses it.
At LRV 69 vs 40, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.
S 3010-B90G reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.
At LRV 52 vs 40, Purbeck Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (40 vs 30) makes S 3010-B90G the marginally brighter of the two.
Mizzle reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 60 vs 40, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 40), opening up a space where S 3010-B90G encloses it.
S 3010-B90G reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (43 vs 40) makes French Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 4, S 3010-B90G is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 40), opening up a space where S 3010-B90G encloses it.
S 3010-B90G reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.
Hardwick White reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 84 vs 40, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 21, S 3010-B90G is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 40), opening up a space where S 3010-B90G encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 40), opening up a space where S 3010-B90G encloses it.
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 40), opening up a space where S 3010-B90G encloses it.
S 3010-B90G reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 40), opening up a space where S 3010-B90G encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 68 vs 40, Calamine is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 25, S 3010-B90G is decisively the brighter choice.
S 3010-B90G reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (40 vs 31) makes S 3010-B90G the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 7, S 3010-B90G is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 24, S 3010-B90G is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 40, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.