Smoke AC-28 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2C0BB, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #C2C0BB · AC-28
Smoke
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2C0BB
RGB194, 192, 187
Estimated LRV52.8
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 Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Light French Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#C2C0BB
Close digital match
Sugared Bronze
Kilz
#C2C0BC
Close digital match
Gray Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
#C3C0BB
Close digital match
Gull Gray
Behr
#BFBFBA
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Place of Dust
Vista Paint
#C7C4BF
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Place of Dust
Hirshfield's
#C6C3C0
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Sutton Place Grey
PPG
#C7C3BF
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Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
#C8C3BC
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Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
#CBC7C2
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Notre Dame
Valspar
#C9C9C3
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RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Smoke
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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
Digital 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
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Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoke have?
Smoke by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke are Light French Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Knitting Needles by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Silverplate by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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