Smoke Embers vs Pavilion Gray
Smoke Embers (Benjamin Moore) and Pavilion Gray (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Smoke Embers reads as grey, while Pavilion Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 55 for Pavilion Gray vs 51 for Smoke Embers — means Pavilion Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Smoke Embers leans neutral, Pavilion Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.2 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 Embers vs Pavilion Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke Embers on one side and Pavilion 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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