Silent Smoke 1025-2 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DBD7CE, 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.
Ref. #DBD7CE · 1025-2
Silent Smoke
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silent Smoke Technical Profile
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Silent Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silent Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSilent Smoke
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBalboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ginger Sugar
Behr
Nearly identical
Drift of Mist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Free Spirited
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Slush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Foggy Skies
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pewter Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Polished
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pearly Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silent Smoke
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Silent 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silent Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silent Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silent Smoke are Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ginger Sugar by Behr (a near-identical match), Drift of Mist by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silent Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.