Deep Silver vs Smoke Gray paint color comparison

Deep Silver vs Smoke Gray

Deep SilverBenjamin MoorevsSmoke GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 8.4 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Deep Silver belongs to the grey family and Smoke Gray to the blue-grey family. At LRV 29 vs 21, Deep Silver will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Deep Silver
Benjamin Moore · 2124-30
LRV29.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-30
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Smoke Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2120-40
LRV21.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2120-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Deep Silver vs Smoke Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deep Silver on one side and Smoke Gray on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.