Green Smoke 50GY 48/075 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B3BCB1, estimated LRV 49 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bog Fog from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B3BCB1 · 50GY 48/075
Green Smoke
49%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Green Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#B3BCB1
RGB179, 188, 177
Estimated LRV48.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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#B1BCB1
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#B8BFB1
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Colors That Work With Green Smoke
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Smoke
#B3BCB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD92
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green 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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Green Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Smoke have?
Green Smoke by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Green Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Smoke are Bog Fog by Valspar (a close digital match), Misted Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nuance by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Green 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 Green Smoke?
Green Smoke has a estimated lightness value of 48.7, 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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