Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray vs. NCS S 3005-Y

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
Benjamin Moore HC-173 and NCS S 3005-Y differ significantly in saturation. Benjamin Moore HC-173 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, Benjamin Moore HC-173 radiating a lighter essence compared to S 3005-Y.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray vs. NCS S 3005-Y

Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray and NCS S 3005-Y
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray	NCS S 3005-Y
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
43°orange	48°yellow
Saturation
22%	12%less saturated
Lightness?
81%	67%darker
LRV?
63.09	-
CIE L?
84.652	72.122looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
8.907
Temperature
Warm	Warm

Preview Edgecomb Gray and S 3005-Y side by side in different rooms

HC-173Edgecomb Gray

Benjamin Moore

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S 3005-Y

NCS

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It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.