Blue Smoke vs Pure White
Blue Smoke (PPG) and Pure White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Blue Smoke belongs to the blue family and Pure White to the beige-greige family. The 11-point LRV gap — 84 for Pure White vs 73 for Blue Smoke — means Pure White will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.2 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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Blue Smoke vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Smoke on one side and Pure White 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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