Amazing Gray vs Smoky Beige paint color comparison

Amazing Gray vs Smoky Beige

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Amazing Gray reads as greige-grey, while Smoky Beige reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 47 vs 40, Amazing Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Amazing Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7044
LRV46.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7044
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Smoky Beige
Sherwin-Williams · 9087
LRV40.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9087
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Amazing Gray vs Smoky Beige Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amazing Gray on one side and Smoky Beige on the other.

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.