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Ref. #B4BCB8 · 5002-1B

Smoke Infusion

49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Smoke Infusion 5002-1B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B4BCB8, 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.

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Smoke Infusion Technical Profile

HEX Code#B4BCB8
RGB180, 188, 184
LRV49.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Smoke Infusion in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Smoke Infusion in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparSmoke Infusion
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWintry Sky

Wintry Sky

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Iced Marble

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Haze Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Silvermist

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Trout Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Quiet Time

Behr

Nearly identical

Dusty Miller

PPG

Very similar

Light Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

International Gray

Kilz

Very similar

Ice Flow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Smoke Infusion

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Smoke Infusion

#B4BCB8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85ADAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Wintry Sky

Complement

Aster

Smoke Infusion Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Billiard Room

Pop

Awakening

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Flannel Gray

Pop

So Long Shadow

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Magician's Cloak

Pop

Pink Pizzazz

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Smoke Infusion.

Polished Silver

Valspar · 4008-1B

#B4B8B7

Winter Calm

Valspar · 4001-1B

#BBB4B3

Soulful Grey

Valspar · 6004-1B

#BBB8AF

Livid Violet

Valspar · 4002-3C

#B8B0BC

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Luxe Gray

Valspar · 8005-4C

#BFB6AA

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smoke Infusion in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoke Infusion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoke Infusion are Wintry Sky by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Iced Marble by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Haze Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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