Plum Smoke PPU16-14 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #928D8F, LRV 27 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mesmerized from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #928D8F · PPU16-14
Plum Smoke
27%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Plum Smoke Technical Profile
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Plum Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plum Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPlum Smoke
Nearly identical
KilzMesmerized
Mesmerized
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shining Armor
PPG
Nearly identical
Cadet Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moonlit Orchid
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Evening Skyline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Castle Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Sparrow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ashen Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plum Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plum Smoke
#928D8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plum Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plum 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 Plum 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.
Plum Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plum Smoke have?
Plum Smoke by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Plum Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plum Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plum Smoke are Mesmerized by Kilz (a near-identical match), Shining Armor by PPG (a near-identical match), Cadet Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plum 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 Plum Smoke?
Plum Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Plum Smoke's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.