Charcoal Smoke vs Horseradish
Charcoal Smoke and Horseradish come from the same PPG collection. Hue-wise, Charcoal Smoke belongs to the green-grey family and Horseradish to the beige-yellow family. The 74-point LRV gap — 81 for Horseradish vs 7 for Charcoal Smoke — means Horseradish will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 60.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Charcoal Smoke vs Horseradish Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charcoal Smoke on one side and Horseradish 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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