Smoky Ash vs Upper West Side
Smoky Ash and Upper West Side come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Smoky Ash belongs to the beige-greige family and Upper West Side to the greige-grey family. The 12-point LRV gap — 39 for Upper West Side vs 27 for Smoky Ash — means Upper West Side will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Smoky Ash vs Upper West Side Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoky Ash on one side and Upper West Side 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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