Ref. #DCDADA · 780A-2
Smoked Oyster
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoked Oyster Technical Profile
What color is Smoked Oyster? It's a light neutral off-white with the hex code #DCDADA. Colors similar to Smoked Oyster include Dunn-Edwards Silver Lake, PPG Silver Screen, Vista Paint Sweet Musette. Smoked Oyster has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Smoked Oyster sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Smoked Oyster is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Smoked Oyster
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Silver Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Screen
PPG
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
Papyrus White
RAL
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the off-white color family.
What colors match Smoked Oyster from other brands?
The closest matches are Silver Lake by Dunn-Edwards (#DEDDDD), Silver Screen by PPG (#E0DDDD), Sweet Musette by Vista Paint (#D9D7D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Smoked Oyster?
Smoked Oyster has an LRV of 65.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.