Smoky Beige 9087 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B9A796, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #B9A796 · 9087
Smoky Beige
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smoky Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9A796
RGB185, 167, 150
Estimated LRV40.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Smoky Beige
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Smoky Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Beige are El Capitan by PPG (a close digital match), Timber Dust by Valspar (a close digital match), Notorious by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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