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Smooth Silk
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smooth Silk Technical Profile
What color is Smooth Silk? It's a very light warm orange with the hex code #F7EDD7. Colors similar to Smooth Silk include Dunn-Edwards Wax Wing, Vista Paint Christi Cream, Benjamin Moore White Mountains. Smooth Silk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Smooth Silk reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Smooth Silk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Wax Wing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Christi Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Mountains
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheesecake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Veranda Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smooth Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smooth Silk
#F7EDD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3C270
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Smooth Silk from other brands?
The closest matches are Wax Wing by Dunn-Edwards (#F6ECD6), Christi Cream by Vista Paint (#F9EFD9), White Mountains by Benjamin Moore (#F5EBD6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Smooth Silk?
Smooth Silk has an LRV of 83.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.