Smoked Oyster 780A-2 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCDADA, estimated 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.
Behr · #DCDADA · 780A-2
Smoked Oyster
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smoked Oyster Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCDADA
RGB220, 218, 218
Estimated LRV65.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr
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Spatial White
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#DDDCDB
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#D9D9D9
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Blackened
Farrow & Ball
#DDDBD9
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Desired Dawn
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#D8D7D9
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Lilac Cream
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Vapor
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Graytint
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Colors That Work With Smoked Oyster
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Smoked Oyster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoked Oyster are Snowfield White by PPG (a close digital match), Silver Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Silver Screen by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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