Silent Smoke vs Grey Heron
Silent Smoke (PPG) and Grey Heron (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Silent Smoke reads as beige-greige, while Grey Heron reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 68 for Silent Smoke vs 65 for Grey Heron — means Silent Smoke will open up a space more effectively. 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 Grey Heron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silent Smoke on one side and Grey Heron 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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