S 4010-G10Y vs Nephrite paint color comparison

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
LRV27.8
BrandNCS
NumberS 4010-G10Y
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Nephrite
Tikkurila · N494
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.

Ammonite
S 4010-G10Y
Ammonite
S 4010-G10Y
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

At LRV 69 vs 28, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.

White Dove
S 4010-G10Y
White Dove
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

S 4010-G10Y
Iron Ore
S 4010-G10Y
Iron Ore
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

S 4010-G10Y reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 6), opening up a space where Iron Ore encloses it.

Purbeck Stone
S 4010-G10Y
Purbeck Stone
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

At LRV 52 vs 28, Purbeck Stone is decisively the brighter choice.

S 4010-G10Y
Evergreen Fog
S 4010-G10Y
Evergreen Fog
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Mizzle
S 4010-G10Y
Mizzle
S 4010-G10Y
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Mizzle reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

S 4010-G10Y
Agreeable Gray
S 4010-G10Y
Agreeable Gray
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

At LRV 60 vs 28, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

S 4010-G10Y
Accessible Beige
S 4010-G10Y
Accessible Beige
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

Denim Drift
S 4010-G10Y
Denim Drift
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

French Gray
S 4010-G10Y
French Gray
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

At LRV 43 vs 28, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

S 4010-G10Y
Naval
S 4010-G10Y
Naval
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

At LRV 28 vs 4, S 4010-G10Y is decisively the brighter choice.

Tranquil Dawn
S 4010-G10Y
Tranquil Dawn
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

Bancha
S 4010-G10Y
Bancha
S 4010-G10Y
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

S 4010-G10Y reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 13), opening up a space where Bancha encloses it.

Hardwick White
S 4010-G10Y
Hardwick White
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

S 4010-G10Y
Pure White
S 4010-G10Y
Pure White
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

At LRV 84 vs 28, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.

S 4010-G10Y
Artichoke
S 4010-G10Y
Artichoke
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 21) makes S 4010-G10Y the marginally brighter of the two.

Balboa Mist
S 4010-G10Y
Balboa Mist
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

S 4010-G10Y
Shoji White
S 4010-G10Y
Shoji White
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

S 4010-G10Y
Snowbound
S 4010-G10Y
Snowbound
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

Pigeon
S 4010-G10Y
Pigeon
S 4010-G10Y
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

At LRV 51 vs 28, Pigeon is decisively the brighter choice.

S 4010-G10Y
Pewter Green
S 4010-G10Y
Pewter Green
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

S 4010-G10Y reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.

Duck Green
S 4010-G10Y
Duck Green
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

S 4010-G10Y reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 8), opening up a space where Duck Green encloses it.

Skimming Stone
S 4010-G10Y
Skimming Stone
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

Dix Blue
S 4010-G10Y
Dix Blue
S 4010-G10Y
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

At LRV 41 vs 28, Dix Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Hicks' Blue
S 4010-G10Y
Hicks' Blue
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Hicks' Blue vs S 4010-G10Y

Slaked Lime Deep
S 4010-G10Y
Slaked Lime Deep
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Slaked Lime Deep vs S 4010-G10Y

Vintage Vogue
S 4010-G10Y
Vintage Vogue
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

S 4010-G10Y reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.

Livid
S 4010-G10Y
Livid
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Livid vs S 4010-G10Y

Saybrook Sage
S 4010-G10Y
Saybrook Sage
S 4010-G10Y
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28

Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 28), opening up a space where S 4010-G10Y encloses it.

S 4010-G10Y
Pale Green
S 4010-G10Y
Pale Green
NCS
S 4010-G10Y
S 4010-G10Y · LRV 28
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

A 3-point LRV gap (31 vs 28) makes Pale Green the marginally brighter of the two.