Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet vs. Benjamin Moore Smoke

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Benjamin Moore 2068-10 and Benjamin Moore 2122-40 differ significantly in saturation. Benjamin Moore 2068-10 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, with Benjamin Moore 2068-10 being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet vs. Benjamin Moore Smoke

Technical color comparison for Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet and Benjamin Moore Smoke
Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet	Benjamin Moore Smoke
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
253°blue	184°blue
Saturation
21%	12%less saturated
Lightness?
26%	76%lighter
LRV?
5.41	55.74looks lighter
CIE L?
23.454	79.955looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
58.798
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Majestic Violet and Smoke side by side in different rooms

2068-10Majestic Violet

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2122-40Smoke

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It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.