Ashley Gray vs Smokestack Gray
Ashley Gray and Smokestack Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Ashley Gray reads as greige-grey, while Smokestack Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 33 for Ashley Gray vs 23 for Smokestack Gray — means Ashley Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Ashley Gray leans red, Smokestack Gray reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Ashley Gray vs Smokestack Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashley Gray on one side and Smokestack Gray 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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