S 5010-R90B vs Plum Shade
S 5010-R90B is a NCS color while Plum Shade comes from PPG. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. With LRVs of 19 and 18, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 10.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Plum Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5010-R90B on one side and Plum Shade 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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