Smoke vs Wind's Breath
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Smoke belongs to the blue-grey family and Wind's Breath to the beige-greige family. Wind's Breath (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Smoke (LRV 56), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Smoke runs cool while Wind's Breath is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.8, 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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Smoke vs Wind's Breath Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke on one side and Wind's Breath 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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