Smoke Grey vs Steel Parade
Smoke Grey and Steel Parade come from the same Dulux collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. The 17-point LRV gap — 47 for Steel Parade vs 30 for Smoke Grey — means Steel Parade will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Smoke Grey vs Steel Parade in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Smoke Grey and Steel Parade in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Steel Parade reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Smoke Grey.
Color Details
Smoke Grey vs Steel Parade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke Grey on one side and Steel Parade 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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