Smoke Infusion 5002-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B4BCB8, estimated LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wintry Sky from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B4BCB8 · 5002-1B
Smoke Infusion
49%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Smoke Infusion Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4BCB8
RGB180, 188, 184
Estimated LRV49.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Smoke Infusion
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wintry Sky
Vista Paint
#B2B9B6
Close digital match
Iced Marble
Benjamin Moore
#B1BAB4
Close digital match
Haze Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#B7C0BE
Close digital match
Silvermist
Sherwin-Williams
#B0B8B2
Close digital match
Trout Gray
Dutch Boy
#B0B8B2
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Quiet Time
Behr
#B8BCB8
Close digital match
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#B3B7B2
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Farrow & Ball
#B8BCB5
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#BDC3BD
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Colors That Work With Smoke Infusion
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoke Infusion
#B4BCB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoke Infusion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoke Infusion 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 Infusion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoke Infusion have?
Smoke Infusion by Valspar has a cool (green) 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 Infusion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke Infusion are Wintry Sky by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Iced Marble by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Haze Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoke Infusion'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 Infusion?
Smoke Infusion has a estimated lightness value of 49.1, 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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Why Smoke Infusion's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.