Prairie Smoke 8290 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BABDBC, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Monorail Silver from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #BABDBC · 8290
Prairie Smoke
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Prairie Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#BABDBC
RGB186, 189, 188
Estimated LRV50.5
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandVista Paint
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Monorail Silver
Sherwin-Williams
#B8BCBB
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Alaskan Gray
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#BCBEBC
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Marseilles
Hirshfield's
#B7BBBB
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Streamlined Silver
Kilz
#BBBDBA
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Elephant Trunk
Dutch Boy
#BBBEBF
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Quest
PPG
#BDC1C1
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Covered in Platinum
Dunn-Edwards
#B9BABA
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Polished Silver
Valspar
#B4B8B7
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Winter Solstice
Benjamin Moore
#BAC0BF
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Prairie Smoke
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Smoke
#BABDBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A7AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie Smoke 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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Prairie Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Smoke have?
Prairie Smoke by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Prairie Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Smoke are Monorail Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Alaskan Gray by Behr (a close digital match), French Silver by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Prairie Smoke'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 Prairie Smoke?
Prairie Smoke has a estimated lightness value of 50.5, 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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