Smoked Oyster 780A-2 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCDADA, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snowfield White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCDADA · 780A-2
Smoked Oyster
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoked Oyster Technical Profile
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Smoked Oyster in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoked Oyster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSmoked Oyster
Nearly identical
PPGSnowfield White
Snowfield White
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Musette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Desired Dawn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Lilac Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Vapor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Graytint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoked Oyster
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoked Oyster
#DCDADA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoked Oyster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoked Oyster 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 Smoked Oyster.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoked Oyster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoked Oyster have?
Smoked Oyster by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smoked Oyster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoked Oyster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoked Oyster are Snowfield White by PPG (a near-identical match), Silver Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Silver Screen by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoked Oyster'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 Smoked Oyster?
Smoked Oyster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smoked Oyster's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.