La Paloma Gray vs Powell Smokehouse
La Paloma Gray and Powell Smokehouse come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, La Paloma Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Powell Smokehouse to the grey family. The 23-point LRV gap — 46 for La Paloma Gray vs 23 for Powell Smokehouse — means La Paloma Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where La Paloma Gray leans red, Powell Smokehouse reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.7 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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La Paloma Gray vs Powell Smokehouse Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see La Paloma Gray on one side and Powell Smokehouse 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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