La Paloma Gray vs Smoke & Mirrors
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. La Paloma Gray (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Smoke & Mirrors (LRV 42), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. La Paloma Gray runs red while Smoke & Mirrors is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Smoke & Mirrors Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see La Paloma Gray on one side and Smoke & Mirrors 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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