S 5010-R90B vs S 6000-N
Both from NCS's palette. S 5010-R90B reads as blue-grey, while S 6000-N reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. S 5010-R90B (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than S 6000-N (LRV 17), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. S 5010-R90B runs cool while S 6000-N is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 5010-R90B vs S 6000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5010-R90B on one side and S 6000-N 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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