Coventry Gray vs Smoke Embers
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Smoke Embers (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Coventry Gray (LRV 48), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Coventry Gray runs green while Smoke Embers is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.6, 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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Coventry Gray vs Smoke Embers Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coventry Gray on one side and Smoke Embers 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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