Paint Color Lab Smoke BM 2122-40
Benjamin Moore Smoke (2122-40) has an LRV of 56.39 and a close match in Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26).
- LRV
- 56.39light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Cool (blue)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #BAC8C9
- RGB
- 186, 200, 201
- CIE Lab
- 79.6 / -4.6 / -2.1D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Smoke in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watery Behr HDC-CT-26 | Behr | 49 | 3.4 | close, visible side by side |
| Light French Gray Behr 720E-2 | Behr | 61 | 4.1 | similar, clearly different |
| Rainwashed SW 6211 | Sherwin-Williams | 59 | 4.6 | similar, clearly different |
| Gravity Valspar 4005-1B | Valspar | 56.26 | 4.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Zen PPG 1040-1 | PPG | 69 | 5.3 | similar, clearly different |
| Comfort Gray SW 6205 | Sherwin-Williams | 54 | 5.4 | similar, clearly different |
| Whirlwind PPG 1013-3 | PPG | 53 | 5.7 | similar, clearly different |
| Granite Dust Valspar 5006-1C | Valspar | 48.11 | 7.1 | same family only |
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Smoke on a wall
About Smoke
Smoke LRV and undertone
Benjamin Moore Smoke (2122-40) has an LRV of 56.39 and falls into the mid-tone depth range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a color reflects. This mid-range value means Smoke reflects less light than high-LRV whites and light neutrals, so its effect on room brightness will differ. Its color family is blue, with a calculated cool blue undertone. Surrounding finishes and daylight can affect how strongly that cool influence appears. North-facing rooms receive cooler natural light, which can reinforce the cool appearance of blue paint. In south-facing rooms, warmer daylight may balance that effect. Check a sample beside white trim and nearby flooring to judge the color under actual conditions.
Smoke in other brands
Behr Watery (HDC-CT-26) is the closest listed cross-brand alternative, with an LRV of 49.0 and ΔE 3.4. A ΔE between 2 and 4 indicates a close match that remains visibly different side by side. Behr Light French Gray (720E-2) has an LRV of 61.0 and ΔE 4.1, placing it in the similar-only range. Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed (SW 6211) measures LRV 59.0 and ΔE 4.5, also indicating only similarity. Valspar Gravity (4005-1B) has an LRV of 56.26 and ΔE 4.8. Although its reflectance closely approaches Smoke, its larger ΔE indicates a visible color difference. Compare physical samples rather than relying on LRV alone.
Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives
Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (1563) has an LRV of 60.73, making it lighter than Smoke. Its ΔE of 4.7 indicates that the colors are only similar, not close matches by the stated thresholds. Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue (HC-144), at LRV 60.4 and ΔE 5.0, is another lighter alternative with a noticeable measured difference. These higher-LRV options may suit spaces where greater reflectance is a priority. For a darker alternative, Benjamin Moore Metropolitan (AF-690) has an LRV of 49.96 and ΔE 5.6. Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray (HC-165), with an LRV of 43.26 and ΔE 6.1, is darker still. Both are only similar to Smoke by ΔE. Test samples under daytime and evening lighting before choosing among these mid-tone colors.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Smoke.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (LRV published; RGB read from the on-screen swatch) from Benjamin Moore's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Benjamin Moore. See how we measure colors.