Smooth Silk YL-W7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F7EDD7, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wax Wing from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F7EDD7 · YL-W7
Smooth Silk
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smooth Silk Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7EDD7
RGB247, 237, 215
Estimated LRV83.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#F6ECD6
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#F9EFD9
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Summer Haze Light
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#F8EED9
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White Mountains
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#F5EBD6
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Cheesecake
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#F7EED7
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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#F8EDD4
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
#F8EEDB
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Almond Whip
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#F2E6CF
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Colors That Work With Smooth Silk
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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
Digital 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.
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Smooth Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smooth Silk are Wax Wing by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Christi Cream by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Summer Haze Light by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 83.0, 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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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.