Plateau vs Smoky Emerald
Where Plateau belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Smoky Emerald is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Plateau belongs to the green-grey family and Smoky Emerald to the blue family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (14 vs 14), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 6.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Plateau vs Smoky Emerald Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plateau on one side and Smoky Emerald 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.
More Plateau comparisons
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