Smoky Blue vs Yam

Smoky Blue and Yam come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Smoky Blue belongs to the blue family and Yam to the beige family. The 9-point LRV gap — 23 for Yam vs 15 for Smoky Blue — means Yam will open up a space more effectively. Where Smoky Blue leans cool, Yam reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.1 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.