Misty Gray vs Pale Smoke
Misty Gray and Pale Smoke come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the blue-green family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 17-point LRV gap — 81 for Misty Gray vs 64 for Pale Smoke — means Misty Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 9.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Misty Gray vs Pale Smoke in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Misty Gray and Pale Smoke 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Misty Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pale Smoke.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Misty Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Misty Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Misty Gray vs Pale Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty Gray on one side and Pale Smoke 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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