S 3010-R80B vs Candid Blue
Where S 3010-R80B belongs to NCS's range, Candid Blue is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 3010-R80B belongs to the blue-grey family and Candid Blue to the blue family. Candid Blue (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than S 3010-R80B (LRV 36), a difference of 12 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 24.5, 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 Candid Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3010-R80B on one side and Candid 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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