Pale Smoke 1584 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAD4D1, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Rain from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAD4D1 · 1584
Pale Smoke
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Smoke Technical Profile
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Pale Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePale Smoke
Nearly identical
BehrGentle Rain
Gentle Rain
Behr
Nearly identical
Dancing Bubbles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grey Leaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Serenely
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Northern Sky
Valspar
Nearly identical
Foggy Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Whistler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Summer Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Smoke
#CAD4D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A5AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pale 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.
Pale Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Smoke have?
Pale Smoke by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Pale Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Smoke are Gentle Rain by Behr (a near-identical match), Dancing Bubbles by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Grey Leaf by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Smoke?
Pale Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.