Jotun Gentle Whisper vs. NCS S 5020-Y70R

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Jotun 12182 leans towards orange hues, while NCS S 5020-Y70R is red.
NCS S 5020-Y70R is more saturated than Gentle Whisper
They differ in their values, Jotun 12182 radiating a lighter essence compared to S 5020-Y70R.

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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Jotun Gentle Whisper vs. NCS S 5020-Y70R
Technical color comparison for Jotun Gentle Whisper and NCS S 5020-Y70R
Jotun Gentle WhisperNCS S 5020-Y70R
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
38°orange11°red
Saturation
17%24%more saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
79%47%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
60.11-
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
81.93347.443looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
33.035
Temperature
WarmWarm
Preview Gentle Whisper and S 5020-Y70R side by side in different rooms

Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

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.

Color comparisons featuring Jotun Gentle Whisper