Smoke Bush Rose S170-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A87881, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mauve Madness from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A87881 · S170-5
Smoke Bush Rose
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Smoke Bush Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#A87881
RGB168, 120, 129
Estimated LRV26.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Smoke Bush Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoke Bush Rose
#A87881
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9185
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoke Bush Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoke Bush Rose Room Palettes
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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
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Smoke Bush Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoke Bush Rose have?
Smoke Bush Rose by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Smoke Bush Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke Bush Rose are Mauve Madness by PPG (a close digital match), Dusty Brick by PPG (a close digital match), Rare Find by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoke Bush Rose'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 Smoke Bush Rose?
Smoke Bush Rose has a estimated lightness value of 26.0, 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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