Flint Smoke 730F-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A8B3B4, LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nautical Star from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8B3B4 · 730F-4
Flint Smoke
44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Flint Smoke Technical Profile
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Flint Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flint Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFlint Smoke
Nearly identical
PPGNautical Star
Nautical Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Timber Wolf
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stardew
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yreka!
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Mink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lagoon Reflection
Valspar
Very similar
Waterby
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Citadel Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chambray Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flint Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flint Smoke
#A8B3B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flint Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flint 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 Flint 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.
Flint Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flint Smoke have?
Flint Smoke by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Flint Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flint Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flint Smoke are Nautical Star by PPG (a near-identical match), Timber Wolf by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Stardew by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flint 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 Flint Smoke?
Flint Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Flint Smoke's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.