Smoke Grey vs S 3010-R80B
Where Smoke Grey belongs to Dulux's range, S 3010-R80B is a NCS color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. S 3010-R80B (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Smoke Grey (LRV 30), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Smoke Grey vs S 3010-R80B in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Smoke Grey and S 3010-R80B 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. S 3010-R80B reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Smoke Grey vs S 3010-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke Grey on one side and S 3010-R80B 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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