S 3010-R80B vs Grape Arbor
Where S 3010-R80B belongs to NCS's range, Grape Arbor is a PPG color. S 3010-R80B reads as blue-grey, while Grape Arbor reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (36 vs 36), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 21.5, 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-R80B vs Grape Arbor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3010-R80B on one side and Grape Arbor 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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