Smoky Beige 9087 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B9A796, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is El Capitan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9A796 · 9087
Smoky Beige
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoky Beige Technical Profile
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Smoky Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoky Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSmoky Beige
Nearly identical
PPGEl Capitan
El Capitan
PPG
Nearly identical
Timber Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quietude
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eiffel For You
Behr
Nearly identical
Delicate Honeysweet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stanford Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fossilwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Macadamia Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mochatini
Kilz
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoky Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoky Beige
#B9A796
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Smoky Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoky Beige 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Smoky Beige.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoky Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoky Beige have?
Smoky Beige by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smoky Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoky Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Beige are El Capitan by PPG (a near-identical match), Timber Dust by Valspar (a near-identical match), Notorious by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoky Beige'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 Smoky Beige?
Smoky Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smoky Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.