S 5040-R vs Grandeur Plum
S 5040-R (NCS) and Grandeur Plum (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, S 5040-R belongs to the pink-red family and Grandeur Plum to the pink family. The 8-point LRV gap — 14 for Grandeur Plum vs 6 for S 5040-R — means Grandeur Plum will open up a space more effectively. Where S 5040-R leans warm, Grandeur Plum reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 5040-R vs Grandeur Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5040-R on one side and Grandeur Plum 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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