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Ref. #88716F · HDC-AC-28

Smokey Claret

18%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Smokey Claret Technical Profile

HEX Code#88716F
RGB136, 113, 111
LRV18.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Smoked Mulberry

Complement

Atlantic Shoreline

Smokey Claret Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Prairie Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

North Wind

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Smokey Claret.

Cedar Plank

Behr · PPF-41

#8B786F

Lost Summit

Behr · ECC-15-1

#887A6E

Road Less-Travelled

Behr · T18-07

#8B7B6E

Winding Path

Behr · PPF-53

#857C71

Hiking Trail

Behr · PPU7-24A

#887B69

Coconut Shell

Behr · PPU5-5

#8E7967

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Summer Shower Green

PPG · 70GG 45/052

#AAB7B7

Evening Gown

Benjamin Moore · CSP-375

#B6AA9E

Deep Rum Raisin

PPG · 50RR 06/057

#4F4245

Superstition

PPG · 1035-6

#5B6E74

Rio Bravo

Vista Paint · 8335

#6F7C7C

Mountain Slate Blue

PPG · 10BB 18/106

#687788

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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