Mount Etna vs Smoky Beige
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Mount Etna reads as blue-grey, while Smoky Beige reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Smoky Beige (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Mount Etna (LRV 6), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mount Etna runs cool while Smoky Beige is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Mount Etna vs Smoky Beige Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mount Etna on one side and Smoky Beige 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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