Luxe vs Smoke & Mirrors
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Luxe reads as blue-grey, while Smoke & Mirrors reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Smoke & Mirrors (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Luxe (LRV 22), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Luxe runs blue while Smoke & Mirrors is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Luxe vs Smoke & Mirrors Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Luxe 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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