Caribbean Mist vs Smoke
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Caribbean Mist reads as blue, while Smoke reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Caribbean Mist (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Smoke (LRV 56), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Caribbean Mist runs blue while Smoke is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Caribbean Mist vs Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caribbean Mist on one side and 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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