Litchfield Gray vs Smokey Taupe
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Litchfield Gray (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Smokey Taupe (LRV 55), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Litchfield Gray vs Smokey Taupe in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Litchfield Gray and Smokey Taupe are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Litchfield Gray reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Litchfield Gray vs Smokey Taupe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Litchfield Gray on one side and Smokey Taupe 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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