Smoke Grey 90BG 30/073 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8995A1, estimated LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Approaching Dusk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8995A1 · 90BG 30/073
Smoke Grey
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smoke Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#8995A1
RGB137, 149, 161
Estimated LRV29.4
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 Familygray
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Smoke Grey
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Approaching Dusk
Behr
#8B97A5
Close digital match
Stormy Skies
Valspar
#87949E
Close digital match
In Good Taste
Vista Paint
#8998A3
Close digital match
Hamilton Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#8A99A4
Close digital match
Overcast Day
Hirshfield's
#8F99A2
Close digital match
Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore
#82919C
Similar digital color
Monument Gray
Dutch Boy
#8B9BA5
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Vintage Indigo
Kilz
#8396A8
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Daphne
Sherwin-Williams
#899CAA
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Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
#7C8E96
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Telegrey 2
RAL
#82898F
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Water .05
Colorhouse
#82979D
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Smoke Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoke Grey
#8995A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoke Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoke Grey 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoke Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoke Grey have?
Smoke Grey by PPG has a neutral 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 Smoke Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke Grey are Approaching Dusk by Behr (a close digital match), Stormy Skies by Valspar (a close digital match), In Good Taste by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoke Grey'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 Smoke Grey?
Smoke Grey has a estimated lightness value of 29.4, 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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