Powell Smokehouse vs Paper

Powell SmokehouseBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 41.5Very different colors

Powell Smokehouse is a Benjamin Moore color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. Powell Smokehouse reads as grey, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 88 vs 23, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 65-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 41.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Powell Smokehouse
Benjamin Moore · CW-360
Hex#8E7F79
LRV23.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-360
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Powell Smokehouse vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Powell Smokehouse on one side and Paper on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Powell Smokehouse comparisons

See how Powell Smokehouse stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Powell Smokehouse
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Powell Smokehouse
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Powell Smokehouse
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Powell Smokehouse reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Powell Smokehouse
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Powell Smokehouse
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Powell Smokehouse
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Powell Smokehouse
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Powell Smokehouse
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Powell Smokehouse
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Powell Smokehouse
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Powell Smokehouse
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Powell Smokehouse reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Powell Smokehouse
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Powell Smokehouse
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Powell Smokehouse reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Powell Smokehouse
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Powell Smokehouse
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Powell Smokehouse reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Powell Smokehouse
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Powell Smokehouse
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Powell Smokehouse
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Powell Smokehouse
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Powell Smokehouse
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Powell Smokehouse reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Powell Smokehouse
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Powell Smokehouse
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Powell Smokehouse reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Powell Smokehouse
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Powell Smokehouse
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Powell Smokehouse reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Powell Smokehouse
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Powell Smokehouse
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Powell Smokehouse
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Powell Smokehouse
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Powell Smokehouse
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Powell Smokehouse reads slightly lighter

RAL 180-1
Powell Smokehouse
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 is the lighter choice