Billowing Smoke 0583 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #6E726A, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Pewter from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E726A · 0583
Billowing Smoke
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Billowing Smoke Technical Profile
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Billowing Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Billowing Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBillowing Smoke
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBurnished Pewter
Burnished Pewter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Laurel Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Millstone Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Campground
Valspar
Nearly identical
Earthy Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Up In Smoke
PPG
Very similar
Homburg Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Velvet Clover
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Old Key
Kilz
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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
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Billowing Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Billowing Smoke have?
Billowing Smoke by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Billowing Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Billowing Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Billowing Smoke are Burnished Pewter by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Laurel Oak by Behr (a near-identical match), Billowing Smoke by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Billowing 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 Billowing Smoke?
Billowing Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.4, 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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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.