Smoke vs Wales Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Smoke (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Wales Gray (LRV 54), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Smoke runs cool while Wales Gray is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Smoke vs Wales Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke on one side and Wales Gray 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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