Smoke vs Dover Surf
Smoke (Benjamin Moore) and Dover Surf (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Smoke reads as blue-grey, while Dover Surf reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 56 for Smoke vs 53 for Dover Surf — means Smoke will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.5 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 Dover Surf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke on one side and Dover Surf 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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