Smoke Blue vs Snowbound
Smoke Blue (PPG) and Snowbound (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Smoke Blue belongs to the blue family and Snowbound to the beige-greige family. The 65-point LRV gap — 83 for Snowbound vs 18 for Smoke Blue — means Snowbound will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 49.1 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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Smoke Blue vs Snowbound Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke Blue 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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