S 5010-R90B vs Pastel blue
Where S 5010-R90B belongs to NCS's range, Pastel blue is a RAL Classic color. S 5010-R90B reads as blue-grey, while Pastel blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pastel blue (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than S 5010-R90B (LRV 19), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Pastel blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5010-R90B on one side and Pastel blue 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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