Where there is Smoke 8258 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CACED0, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #CACED0 · 8258
Where there is Smoke
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Where there is Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#CACED0
RGB202, 206, 208
Estimated LRV61.3
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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Compare alternatives to Where there is Smoke
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Sidewalk Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CCCFD1
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Silver Leaf
Valspar
#CDD0D2
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Evening Shadow
Sherwin-Williams
#C9CCCD
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Sacred Spring
Hirshfield's
#C7CBCE
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Silvery Gray
Dutch Boy
#C7CBCC
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Chicago Fog
Behr
#CACCCD
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Silvery Moonlight
PPG
#CED0D3
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Brushed Metal
Kilz
#CCCDCE
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Cloud Computing
Dunn-Edwards
#CBCCCC
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Colors That Work With Where there is Smoke
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Early Frost by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Silver Leaf by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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