S 3010-R80B vs Novel Lilac
Where S 3010-R80B belongs to NCS's range, Novel Lilac is a Sherwin-Williams color. S 3010-R80B reads as blue-grey, while Novel Lilac reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Novel Lilac (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than S 3010-R80B (LRV 36), a difference of 6 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 18.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Novel Lilac in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing S 3010-R80B and Novel Lilac in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Novel Lilac reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
S 3010-R80B vs Novel Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3010-R80B on one side and Novel Lilac 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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