Smoky Wings 0553 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B3ADA8, estimated LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Pebble from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #B3ADA8 · 0553
Smoky Wings
42%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Smoky Wings Technical Profile
HEX Code#B3ADA8
RGB179, 173, 168
Estimated LRV42.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Smoky Wings
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Colors That Work With Smoky Wings
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoky Wings
#B3ADA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoky Wings
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoky Wings Room Palettes
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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 Wings — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoky Wings have?
Smoky Wings by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Wings from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoky Wings are Slate Pebble by PPG (a close digital match), Warm Pewter by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Smoky Wings by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smoky Wings'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 Wings?
Smoky Wings has a estimated lightness value of 42.3, 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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