Velum Smoke 0342 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D6CEB9, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velum Smoke from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6CEB9 · 0342
Velum Smoke
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Velum Smoke Technical Profile
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Velum Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Velum 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'sVelum Smoke
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVelum Smoke
Velum Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Warm Oats
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Elemental White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Natural Linen
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Milestone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Only Oatmeal
PPG
Nearly identical
Oatmeal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bell Tower
Behr
Nearly identical
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Velum Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Velum Smoke
#D6CEB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Velum Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Velum 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 Velum Smoke.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Velum Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Velum Smoke have?
Velum Smoke by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Velum Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Velum Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Velum Smoke are Velum Smoke by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pebblebrook by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Warm Oats by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Velum 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 Velum Smoke?
Velum Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Velum Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.