Smoky Tone 0541 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9D9D9C, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gateway Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #9D9D9C · 0541
Smoky Tone
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smoky Tone Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D9D9C
RGB157, 157, 156
Estimated LRV33.7
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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Gateway Gray
Behr
#9E9E9D
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Smoky Tone
Hirshfield's
#9D9E9D
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Middle Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#9B9B9A
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Pearl Light Grey
RAL
#9C9C9C
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Burnished Blade
PPG
#9E9F9E
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Sleepy Kitten
Valspar
#9D9C9C
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Sterling Silver
Benjamin Moore
#A19F9E
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Bedrock
Sherwin-Williams
#9E9D99
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Lavender Gray
Kilz
#979695
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Weatherworn Gray
Dutch Boy
#A4A4A0
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Colors That Work With Smoky Tone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoky Tone
#9D9D9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoky Tone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoky Tone 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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Smoky Tone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoky Tone have?
Smoky Tone 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 Smoky Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Tone are Gateway Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Smoky Tone by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Middle Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoky Tone'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 Smoky Tone?
Smoky Tone has a estimated lightness value of 33.7, 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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