Flint Smoke vs Watery
Flint Smoke and Watery come from the same Behr collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 48 for Watery vs 43 for Flint Smoke — means Watery will open up a space more effectively. Where Flint Smoke leans blue, Watery reads green and blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Flint Smoke vs Watery in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Flint Smoke and Watery 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.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Watery has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Flint Smoke vs Watery Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flint Smoke on one side and Watery 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.