Heath Gray vs Sea Smoke
Where Heath Gray belongs to Behr's range, Sea Smoke is a Tikkurila color. Heath Gray reads as grey, while Sea Smoke reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sea Smoke (LRV 63) reflects noticeably more light than Heath Gray (LRV 59), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Heath Gray vs Sea Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heath Gray on one side and Sea Smoke 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.
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