Smoke AC-28 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2C0BB, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light French Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2C0BB · AC-28
Smoke
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoke Technical Profile
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Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to 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 MooreSmoke
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLight French Gray
Light French Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sugared Bronze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gray Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gull Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sutton Place Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Notre Dame
Valspar
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoke
#C2C0BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 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.
Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoke have?
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 Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke are Light French Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Knitting Needles by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silverplate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Smoke?
Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.8, 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 Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.