Whispering Smoke 8308 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D8D8D4, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cloud from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D8D8D4 · 8308
Whispering Smoke
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whispering Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8D8D4
RGB216, 216, 212
Estimated LRV68.5
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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Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
#D8D7D3
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Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
#D9D8D3
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Shoreline
Benjamin Moore
#DAD9D4
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First Star
Sherwin-Williams
#DAD9D4
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Seashell Gray
Valspar
#DBDBD7
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Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
#DADBD7
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Fog
PPG
#D6D7D2
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Ghost
Kilz
#D6D7D2
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Silver Tradition
Behr
#D9D9D3
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Metro
Hirshfield's
#D4D5D0
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Whispering Smoke
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispering Smoke
#D8D8D4
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 Whispering Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispering 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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Whispering Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispering Smoke have?
Whispering 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 Whispering Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispering Smoke are Cloud by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Winter Morn by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dimpse by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whispering 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 Whispering Smoke?
Whispering Smoke has a estimated lightness value of 68.5, 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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