S 5040-R60B vs Ultramarine blue
S 5040-R60B (NCS) and Ultramarine blue (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, S 5040-R60B belongs to the purple family and Ultramarine blue to the blue family. The 3-point LRV gap — 7 for Ultramarine blue vs 4 for S 5040-R60B — means Ultramarine blue will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 17.1 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-R60B vs Ultramarine blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see S 5040-R60B on one side and Ultramarine 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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