Ref. #6E726A · 583
Billowing Smoke
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Billowing Smoke Technical Profile
What color is Billowing Smoke? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6E726A. Colors similar to Billowing Smoke include Vista Paint Burnished Pewter, Vista Paint Billowing Smoke, Benjamin Moore Millstone Gray. Billowing Smoke has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Billowing Smoke creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Billowing Smoke pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Billowing Smoke
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Billowing Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Billowing Smoke
#6E726A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#709F70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Billowing Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Billowing 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Billowing 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.
Billowing Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Billowing Smoke have?
Billowing Smoke by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Billowing Smoke from other brands?
The closest matches are Burnished Pewter by Vista Paint (#6F726A), Billowing Smoke by Vista Paint (#6B6F67), Millstone Gray by Benjamin Moore (#6B726B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Billowing Smoke?
Billowing Smoke has an LRV of 16.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Billowing Smoke's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.