S 3010-B90G vs Little Blue Box
Where S 3010-B90G belongs to NCS's range, Little Blue Box is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 3010-B90G belongs to the green-grey family and Little Blue Box to the blue family. Little Blue Box (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than S 3010-B90G (LRV 40), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 15.4, 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.
Color Details
S 3010-B90G vs Little Blue Box Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3010-B90G on one side and Little Blue Box 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.
