Smokestack N220-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCBBAE, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hurricane Haze from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BCBBAE · N220-3
Smokestack
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smokestack Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCBBAE
RGB188, 187, 174
Estimated LRV46.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Smokestack
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hurricane Haze
PPG
#BDBBAD
Close digital match
Soft Sage
Sherwin-Williams
#BCBCAE
Close digital match
Wharf Wind
Valspar
#BCBCAE
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Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
#BCBAAB
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Bone Black
Benjamin Moore
#BAB9AF
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Foggy Seascape
Dunn-Edwards
#BBBCB2
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Fiorito
Hirshfield's
#BFBFAF
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Hi Ho Silver
Vista Paint
#B9BAB1
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Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
#C0C2B3
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#C5C2AF
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#BABEB7
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Colors That Work With Smokestack
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smokestack
#BCBBAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smokestack
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smokestack 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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Smokestack — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smokestack have?
Smokestack by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Smokestack from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokestack are Hurricane Haze by PPG (a close digital match), Soft Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Wharf Wind by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smokestack'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 Smokestack?
Smokestack has a estimated lightness value of 46.0, 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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