NCS S 0520-B40G vs. Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
NCS S 0520-B40G and Sherwin Williams SW 6220 differ significantly in saturation. NCS S 0520-B40G is more saturated.
They differ in their values, NCS S 0520-B40G radiating a lighter essence compared to SW 6220.

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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NCS S 0520-B40G vs. Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua

Technical color comparison for NCS S 0520-B40G and Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua
NCS S 0520-B40G	Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
181°blue	188°blue
Saturation
43%	13%less saturated
Lightness?
79%	65%darker
LRV?
-	40.89
CIE L?
86.231	70.065looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
13.281
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview S 0520-B40G and Interesting Aqua side by side in different rooms

S 0520-B40G

NCS

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SW 6220Interesting Aqua

Sherwin Williams

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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.