Blue Smoke vs Harbor Mist
Blue Smoke and Harbor Mist come from the same PPG collection. Hue-wise, Blue Smoke belongs to the blue family and Harbor Mist to the blue-white family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 73 vs 75 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 0.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Blue Smoke vs Harbor Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Smoke on one side and Harbor Mist 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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