Smoke Screen 1038-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ADB6B9, estimated LRV 46 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jubilee from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #ADB6B9 · 1038-4
Smoke Screen
46%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Smoke Screen Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADB6B9
RGB173, 182, 185
Estimated LRV45.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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#ADB5B9
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Colors That Work With Smoke Screen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoke Screen
#ADB6B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoke Screen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoke Screen 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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Smoke Screen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoke Screen have?
Smoke Screen by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Screen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke Screen are Jubilee by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Lake Placid by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Autumn Fog by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoke Screen'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 Screen?
Smoke Screen has a estimated lightness value of 45.8, 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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