S 3010-R80B vs Violets Are Blue
Where S 3010-R80B belongs to NCS's range, Violets Are Blue is a PPG color. S 3010-R80B reads as blue-grey, while Violets Are Blue reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 3010-R80B (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Violets Are Blue (LRV 26), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 30.7, 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 3010-R80B vs Violets Are Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3010-R80B on one side and Violets Are Blue 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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