Smoke Gray 2120-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #767C83, estimated LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Shale from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #767C83 · 2120-40
Smoke Gray
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Smoke Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#767C83
RGB118, 124, 131
Estimated LRV19.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 →
Deep Shale
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#737C84
Close digital match
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#777F86
Close digital match
Industrialized
Dutch Boy
#777F86
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Iron Frost
Valspar
#727A80
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#797B80
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#70777E
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#78858B
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Colors That Work With Smoke Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoke Gray
#767C83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8381AB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoke Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoke Gray 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 Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoke Gray have?
Smoke Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke Gray are Deep Shale by Behr (a close digital match), Downing Slate by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Industrialized by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoke Gray'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 Gray?
Smoke Gray has a estimated lightness value of 19.9, 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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