Emerald green vs S 1502-Y
Where Emerald green belongs to RAL Classic's range, S 1502-Y is a NCS color. S 1502-Y (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Emerald green (LRV 14), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 54.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Emerald green vs S 1502-Y Color Comparison
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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Emerald green vs S 1502-Y in Real Spaces
Seeing Emerald green and S 1502-Y in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
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Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. S 1502-Y reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Emerald green.
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