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.
Ref. #887D5F · 1519
Smoke Bush
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoke Bush Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Smoke Bush 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 Bush.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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