S 4500-N vs Cityscape
S 4500-N is a NCS color while Cityscape comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 27 vs 22, S 4500-N will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.5, 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 4500-N vs Cityscape in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. S 4500-N and Cityscape 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.
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 4500-N gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
S 4500-N vs Cityscape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 4500-N on one side and Cityscape 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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