Smokey Claret HDC-AC-28 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #88716F, LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rave Raisin from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #88716F · HDC-AC-28
Smokey Claret
18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Smokey Claret Technical Profile
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Smokey Claret in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smokey Claret in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSmokey Claret
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRave Raisin
Rave Raisin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rosy Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Slate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
My Devoted
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dutch Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oakwood Brown
PPG
Very similar
Smoked Mulberry
Valspar
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smokey Claret
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smokey Claret
#88716F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA9880
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smokey Claret
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smokey Claret 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 Smokey Claret.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smokey Claret — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smokey Claret have?
Smokey Claret by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smokey Claret in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smokey Claret from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokey Claret are Rave Raisin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rosy Taupe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cinnamon Slate by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Smokey Claret'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 Smokey Claret?
Smokey Claret has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smokey Claret's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.