Smooth Silk YL-W07 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F6EAD2, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desolate from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6EAD2 · YL-W07
Smooth Silk
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smooth Silk Technical Profile
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Smooth Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smooth Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSmooth Silk
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDesolate
Desolate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oatmeal Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rave Rachel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Misty Mustard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Veranda Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Almond Whip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Country White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smooth Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smooth Silk
#F6EAD2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smooth Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smooth Silk 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 Smooth Silk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smooth Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smooth Silk have?
Smooth Silk by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smooth Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smooth Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smooth Silk are Desolate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Windsor Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Oatmeal Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smooth Silk'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 Smooth Silk?
Smooth Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smooth Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.