Smoke Gray vs De Nimes
Smoke Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while De Nimes comes from Farrow & Ball. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. With LRVs of 21 and 19, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Smoke Gray's blue character against De Nimes's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Smoke Gray vs De Nimes in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Smoke Gray and De Nimes are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between De Nimes and Smoke Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between De Nimes and Smoke Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Smoke Gray vs De Nimes Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke Gray on one side and De Nimes 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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