Smoke Blue vs Piazza

PPG
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Tikkurila

Smoke Blue (PPG) and Piazza (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. The 47-point LRV gap — 65 for Piazza vs 18 for Smoke Blue — means Piazza will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 43.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Smoke Blue vs Piazza Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 43.3Very different colors

Color Details

Smoke Blue
PPG · PPG1156-5
Hex#53778f
LRV18.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1156-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Piazza
Tikkurila · Y487
Hex#D7D3C8
LRV65.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberY487
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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