Smoke Bush by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Smoke Bush

21%LRV Value
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Smoke Bush 1519 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #887D5F, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Avocado from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Smoke Bush Technical Profile

HEX Code#887D5F
RGB136, 125, 95
LRV20.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Smoke Bush in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Smoke Bush 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 Bush
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAvocado

Avocado

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Land Before Time

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Land Before Time

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Olive Wood

Kilz

Very similar

Hindu Lotus

PPG

Very similar

Deserted Island

Behr

Very similar

Prairie Grove

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Valencia Moss

Valspar

Very similar

Dibber

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Silver Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Olive Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Smoke Bush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Smoke Bush

#887D5F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#99A476

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Smoke Bush

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Olive Grove

Complement

Blue

Smoke Bush Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Smoke Bush.

Sussex Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-109

#817D65

Cambridge Riverbed

Benjamin Moore · 1035

#8B745C

Tapenade

Benjamin Moore · CC-694

#868468

Springfield Sage

Benjamin Moore · 510

#868468

Pine Grove

Benjamin Moore · 511

#7E775B

Cromwell Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-103

#807867

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bourbon Street

Dutch Boy · 318-7DB

#AF8544

Furlough

Dutch Boy · 421-6DB

#605544

True Walnut

Behr · BXC-73

#8B7561

Cowboy Boots

Dutch Boy · 413-5DB

#92775F

Light Autumn Brown

PPG · 90YR 31/227

#B79274

Dark Clove

Sherwin-Williams · 9183

#4C3D31

Smoke Bush — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Smoke Bush have?
Smoke Bush by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smoke Bush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoke Bush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke Bush are Avocado by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Olive Grove by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Land Before Time by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoke Bush'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 Bush?
Smoke Bush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.7, 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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