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Smoky Wings

42%LRV Value
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Smoky Wings 0553 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B2ACA9, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Pebble from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Smoky Wings Technical Profile

HEX Code#B2ACA9
RGB178, 172, 169
LRV41.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Smoky Wings in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Smoky Wings in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sSmoky Wings
Nearly identical
PPGSlate Pebble

Slate Pebble

PPG

Nearly identical

Mauvelous

Behr

Nearly identical

Smoky Wings

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Proper Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

London Coach

Valspar

Nearly identical

Stormy Monday

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Natural Echo

Kilz

Very similar

Silver Plated

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Smoky Mountain

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Smoky Wings

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Smoky Wings

#B2ACA9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Smoky Wings

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Smoky Wings

Complement

Modern Lavender

Smoky Wings Room Palettes

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

Walls

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Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Warren Tavern

Pop

Angelic Choir

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Ranch House

Pop

Gentle Caress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Micropolis

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Quincy Granite

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Gaelic Garden

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More gray colors from other brands

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

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

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Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Stormy

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Muddled Basil

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Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

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Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Smoky Wings — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Smoky Wings have?
Smoky Wings by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Smoky Wings in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoky Wings from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Wings are Slate Pebble by PPG (a near-identical match), Mauvelous by Behr (a near-identical match), Smoky Wings by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoky Wings'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 Smoky Wings?
Smoky Wings has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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