Blue Smoke vs Snowbound
Where Blue Smoke belongs to PPG's range, Snowbound is a Sherwin-Williams color. Blue Smoke reads as blue, while Snowbound reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Snowbound (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Smoke (LRV 73), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.0 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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Blue Smoke vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Smoke on one side and Snowbound 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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