Smoked Oak vs Star Anise
Where Smoked Oak belongs to Jotun's range, Star Anise is a PPG color. Smoked Oak reads as greige-grey, while Star Anise reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Smoked Oak (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Star Anise (LRV 8), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Smoked Oak vs Star Anise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoked Oak on one side and Star Anise 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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