Smoky White by Behr paint color
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Smoky White

78%LRV Value
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Smoky White BWC-13 is a off-white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECECE4, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paramount White from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Smoky White Technical Profile

HEX Code#ECECE4
RGB236, 236, 228
LRV78.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyoff-white
BrandBehr

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Smoky White in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Smoky White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrSmoky White
Nearly identical
ValsparParamount White

Paramount White

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mountain Mist

PPG

Nearly identical

Vanilla Milkshake

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

White

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Almond Milk

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mystic Fog

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Imagine .06

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Pure White

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Architectural White

Kilz

Nearly identical

Crisped White

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Au Lait

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Smoky White

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Smoky White

#ECECE4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#99AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Smoky White

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Thousand Shells

Complement

Easter Bunny

Smoky White Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Butternut Wood

Pop

Spiced Mustard

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Evergreen Trail

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Calligraphy

Pop

Purple Balloon

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Smoky White.

Statement White

Behr · DC-002

#EBEBE6

First Snow

Behr · DC-006

#ECEAE2

Winter White

Behr · DC-004

#EEEFE8

Floral Scent

Behr · PPL-34

#EEEDE9

Blank Canvas

Behr · DC-003

#F1EDE1

Angel Feather

Behr · GR-W07

#E9EADE

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.

First Frost

Vista Paint · 8316

#DBDED9

Emerald Ice

Valspar · 7004-7

#D8E0DF

Bannister White

Hirshfield's · 0028

#E1E0D6

Artemesia

PPG · 1153-2

#E3EBEA

Aria

PPG · 1001-2

#E3E4E2

Ethereal Blue

PPG · 90BG 72/038

#D9DEE4

Smoky White — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Smoky White have?
Smoky White by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smoky White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoky White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky White are Paramount White by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mountain Mist by PPG (a near-identical match), Vanilla Milkshake by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoky White'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 Smoky White?
Smoky White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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