S 4010-G10Y vs Nephrite

S 4010-G10YNCSvsNephriteTikkurilaΔE 4.4Noticeable difference

S 4010-G10Y is a NCS color while Nephrite comes from Tikkurila. S 4010-G10Y reads as green-grey, while Nephrite reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 28 vs 24, S 4010-G10Y will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

S 4010-G10Y vs Nephrite in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. S 4010-G10Y and Nephrite 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.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. S 4010-G10Y has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

S 4010-G10YNCS S 4010-G10Y hallway paint

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — S 4010-G10Y gives the walls a little more lift.

S 4010-G10YNCS S 4010-G10Y bathroom paint

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Color Details

S 4010-G10Y
NCS · S 4010-G10Y
Hex#849487
LRV27.8
BrandNCS
NumberS 4010-G10Y
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Nephrite
Tikkurila · N494
Hex#808a80
LRV24.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberN494
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

S 4010-G10Y vs Nephrite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 4010-G10Y on one side and Nephrite on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More S 4010-G10Y comparisons

See how S 4010-G10Y stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
S 4010-G10Y
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
S 4010-G10Y
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
S 4010-G10Y
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

S 4010-G10Y reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
S 4010-G10Y
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
S 4010-G10Y
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
S 4010-G10Y
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
S 4010-G10Y
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
S 4010-G10Y
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
S 4010-G10Y
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
S 4010-G10Y
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
S 4010-G10Y
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

S 4010-G10Y reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
S 4010-G10Y
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
S 4010-G10Y
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

S 4010-G10Y reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
S 4010-G10Y
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
S 4010-G10Y
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
S 4010-G10Y
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

S 4010-G10Y reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
S 4010-G10Y
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
S 4010-G10Y
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
S 4010-G10Y
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
S 4010-G10Y
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

S 4010-G10Y reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
S 4010-G10Y
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
S 4010-G10Y
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
S 4010-G10Y
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
S 4010-G10Y
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
S 4010-G10Y
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

S 4010-G10Y reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
S 4010-G10Y
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
S 4010-G10Y
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
S 4010-G10Y
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

S 4010-G10Y reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
S 4010-G10Y
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

S 4010-G10Y reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
S 4010-G10Y
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice