S 3030-Y30R vs Electric Lime
Where S 3030-Y30R belongs to NCS's range, Electric Lime is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, S 3030-Y30R belongs to the beige family and Electric Lime to the yellow family. Electric Lime (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than S 3030-Y30R (LRV 33), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 3030-Y30R runs warm while Electric Lime is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.8, 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 3030-Y30R vs Electric Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3030-Y30R on one side and Electric Lime 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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