Smoke vs Yarmouth Blue
Smoke and Yarmouth Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Smoke reads as blue-grey, while Yarmouth Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 56 vs 56 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Smoke leans cool, Yarmouth Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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 Yarmouth Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke on one side and Yarmouth Blue 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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