Smokescreen 0556 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5F5855, LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bark from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F5855 · 0556
Smokescreen
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Smokescreen Technical Profile
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Smokescreen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smokescreen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSmokescreen
Nearly identical
PPGBark
Bark
PPG
Nearly identical
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gardeners Soil
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Russian
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Porch Step
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ashen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Manor House
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smokescreen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smokescreen
#5F5855
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B815C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smokescreen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smokescreen 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 Smokescreen.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smokescreen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smokescreen have?
Smokescreen by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) 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 Smokescreen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smokescreen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokescreen are Bark by PPG (a near-identical match), Smokescreen by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gardeners Soil by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smokescreen'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 Smokescreen?
Smokescreen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Smokescreen's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.