Green Smoke vs S 6010-G30Y
Green Smoke is a Farrow & Ball color while S 6010-G30Y comes from NCS. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. At LRV 19 vs 14, Green Smoke will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Green Smoke vs S 6010-G30Y in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Green Smoke and S 6010-G30Y 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Green Smoke gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Green Smoke vs S 6010-G30Y Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Smoke on one side and S 6010-G30Y 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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