Purbeck Stone vs Swirling Smoke
Purbeck Stone (Farrow & Ball) and Swirling Smoke (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. The 8-point LRV gap — 60 for Swirling Smoke vs 52 for Purbeck Stone — means Swirling Smoke will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Purbeck Stone vs Swirling Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and Swirling Smoke 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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