Silent Smoke 1025-2 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DBD7CE, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Balboa Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DBD7CE · 1025-2
Silent Smoke
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silent Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBD7CE
RGB219, 215, 206
Estimated LRV68.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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#DBD7CD
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Ginger Sugar
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Drift of Mist
Sherwin-Williams
#DCD8D0
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
#DDD8CF
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Free Spirited
Dunn-Edwards
#DEDAD1
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Slush
Valspar
#DED9D0
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Foggy Skies
Kilz
#DAD7CD
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Pewter Moon
Vista Paint
#D8D4CA
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Polished
Hirshfield's
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Pearly Gray
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Colors That Work With Silent Smoke
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silent Smoke
#DBD7CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silent Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silent 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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Silent Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silent Smoke have?
Silent Smoke by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Silent Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Smoke are Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ginger Sugar by Behr (a close digital match), Drift of Mist by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silent 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 Silent Smoke?
Silent Smoke has a estimated lightness value of 68.1, 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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