Where there is Smoke 8258 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CACED0, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sidewalk Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CACED0 · 8258
Where there is Smoke
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Where there is Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Where there is 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 PaintWhere there is Smoke
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSidewalk Gray
Sidewalk Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silver Leaf
Valspar
Nearly identical
Evening Shadow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sacred Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silvery Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chicago Fog
Behr
Nearly identical
Silvery Moonlight
PPG
Nearly identical
Brushed Metal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cloud Computing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Where there is Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Where there is Smoke
#CACED0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Where there is Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Where there is 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 Where there is 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.
Where there is Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Where there is Smoke have?
Where there is 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 Where there is Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Where there is Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Where there is Smoke are Sidewalk Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Early Frost by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silver Leaf by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Where there is 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 Where there is Smoke?
Where there is Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.3, 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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Why Where there is Smoke's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.