Sultry Smoke MQ1-33 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #736A74, LRV 15 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Exclusive Plum from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #736A74 · MQ1-33
Sultry Smoke
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sultry Smoke Technical Profile
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Sultry Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sultry Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSultry Smoke
Very similar
Sherwin-WilliamsExclusive Plum
Exclusive Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Harvested Grape
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Silverado
PPG
Very similar
Plum Island
Vista Paint
Very similar
Vintage Charm
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Victorian Violet
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Graphite Sketches
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Simple Plum
Valspar
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Acoustic Brown
Kilz
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sultry Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sultry Smoke
#736A74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0718D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sultry Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sultry Smoke 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 Sultry Smoke.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sultry Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sultry Smoke have?
Sultry Smoke 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 Sultry Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sultry Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sultry Smoke are Exclusive Plum by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Harvested Grape by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Silverado by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sultry Smoke'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 Sultry Smoke?
Sultry Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sultry Smoke's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.