Chateau vs Smoky Ash
Chateau and Smoky Ash come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Chateau belongs to the greige-grey family and Smoky Ash to the beige-greige family. The 10-point LRV gap — 37 for Chateau vs 27 for Smoky Ash — means Chateau will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Chateau vs Smoky Ash Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chateau on one side and Smoky Ash 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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