Chimney vs Cracked Pepper
Both from Behr's palette. Chimney reads as blue-grey, while Cracked Pepper reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (8 vs 8), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chimney vs Cracked Pepper in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Chimney and Cracked Pepper are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Cracked Pepper and Chimney is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Cracked Pepper brings more warmth to the space, while Chimney keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Chimney vs Cracked Pepper Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chimney on one side and Cracked Pepper 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.