Smoky Salmon 6331 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E2B6A7, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Softened Peach from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2B6A7 · 6331
Smoky Salmon
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Smoky Salmon Technical Profile
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Smoky Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoky Salmon 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 Salmon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySoftened Peach
Softened Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Crazy for You
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shrimp Salad
PPG
Nearly identical
Embrace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Parma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
City of Pink Angels
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shy Time
Valspar
Nearly identical
Arizona Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Everything'S Rosy
Behr
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoky Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoky Salmon
#E2B6A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8A97A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoky Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoky Salmon 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 Salmon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoky Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoky Salmon have?
Smoky Salmon by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smoky Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoky Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Salmon are Softened Peach by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Crazy for You by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Shrimp Salad by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoky Salmon'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 Salmon?
Smoky Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smoky Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.