Black Smoke PPH-34 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3E3E3F, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Jack from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3E3E3F · PPH-34
Black Smoke
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Smoke Technical Profile
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Black Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlack Smoke
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlack Jack
Black Jack
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
True Black
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dark Engine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Black Magic
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Kettle Black
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sayward Pine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Black Licorice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Armory
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Smoke
#3E3E3F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#58466A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Smoke Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Black Smoke.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Smoke have?
Black Smoke by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Smoke are Black Jack by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), True Black by Kilz (a near-identical match), Dark Engine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Smoke's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Black Smoke?
Black Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.