Smiley Face vs Grilled Cheese
Where Smiley Face belongs to Behr's range, Grilled Cheese is a Cloverdale Paint color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Grilled Cheese (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Smiley Face (LRV 61), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Smiley Face vs Grilled Cheese Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smiley Face on one side and Grilled Cheese 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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