Swirling Smoke 1007-2 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CECAC1, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apparition from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CECAC1 · 1007-2
Swirling Smoke
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Swirling Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#CECAC1
RGB206, 202, 193
Estimated LRV59.2
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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Apparition
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#CDC9BF
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Repose Gray
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#CCC9C0
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Petrichor
Dunn-Edwards
#CFCABF
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Tranquil Gray
Behr
#D0CBC0
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Heritage Gray
Valspar
#D1CBC1
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Dutch Boy
#D1CBC1
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Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
#CDC7BD
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Antique Sterling
Kilz
#CBC9C2
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Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Hidden Cove
Vista Paint
#CDC7BB
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Colors That Work With Swirling Smoke
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swirling Smoke
#CECAC1
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 Swirling Smoke
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swirling 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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Swirling Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swirling Smoke have?
Swirling Smoke 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 Swirling Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swirling Smoke are Apparition by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Vessel by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Swirling 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 Swirling Smoke?
Swirling Smoke has a estimated lightness value of 59.2, 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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