Silent Smoke vs Crushed Ice
Silent Smoke (PPG) and Crushed Ice (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Silent Smoke belongs to the beige-greige family and Crushed Ice to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 68 vs 66 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.8 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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Silent Smoke vs Crushed Ice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silent Smoke on one side and Crushed Ice 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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