S 3030-Y30R vs Red Cent
Where S 3030-Y30R belongs to NCS's range, Red Cent is a Sherwin-Williams color. S 3030-Y30R reads as beige, while Red Cent reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 3030-Y30R (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than Red Cent (LRV 19), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.0, 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 Red Cent Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 3030-Y30R on one side and Red Cent 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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