Prairie Smoke 8290 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BABDBC, 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.
Ref. #BABDBC · 8290
Prairie Smoke
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Prairie Smoke Technical Profile
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Prairie Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prairie Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPrairie Smoke
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMonorail Silver
Monorail Silver
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alaskan Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Streamlined Silver
Kilz
Nearly identical
Elephant Trunk
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Quest
PPG
Nearly identical
Covered in Platinum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Polished Silver
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winter Solstice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Smoke
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Prairie Smoke.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Prairie Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Smoke are Monorail Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Alaskan Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), French Silver by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Prairie Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.