S 3010-R80B vs Daphne
Where S 3010-R80B belongs to NCS's range, Daphne is a Sherwin-Williams color. S 3010-R80B reads as blue-grey, while Daphne reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 3010-R80B (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Daphne (LRV 32), a difference of 4 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. The ΔE 4.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
S 3010-R80B vs Daphne in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. S 3010-R80B and Daphne are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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S 3010-R80B vs Daphne Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3010-R80B on one side and Daphne 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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