Smoked Mulberry 1004-7B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #876E71, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Milk Chocolate from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #876E71 · 1004-7B
Smoked Mulberry
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Smoked Mulberry Technical Profile
HEX Code#876E71
RGB135, 110, 113
Estimated LRV17.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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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Colors That Work With Smoked Mulberry
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoked Mulberry
#876E71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A98F7F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoked Mulberry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoked Mulberry 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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Smoked Mulberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoked Mulberry have?
Smoked Mulberry by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Smoked Mulberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoked Mulberry are Milk Chocolate by Behr (a close digital match), Chocolate Delight by Behr (a very close match), Chocolate Sparkle by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Smoked Mulberry'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 Smoked Mulberry?
Smoked Mulberry has a estimated lightness value of 17.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Smoked Mulberry's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.