Smoke Embers vs Perfectly Taupe
Where Smoke Embers belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Perfectly Taupe is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Smoke Embers belongs to the grey family and Perfectly Taupe to the greige-grey family. Perfectly Taupe (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Smoke Embers (LRV 51), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Smoke Embers runs neutral while Perfectly Taupe is decidedly warm, 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 Embers vs Perfectly Taupe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke Embers on one side and Perfectly Taupe 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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