Flint Smoke
Flint Smoke is a versatile paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#a8b2b1
LRV
42.89
Flint Smoke in Real Rooms
Flint Smoke has a medium-high LRV of 42.89 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
3 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Flint Smoke holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Shiplap wall paneling in Flint Smoke gives this bathroom architectural character.
@maineaccentwalls
Vertical wall paneling painted Flint Smoke creates visual interest in this bathroom.
@maineaccentwalls
Bathroom vanity cabinet finished in Flint Smoke provides sophisticated storage and style.
@byangelann
2 Home Office Photos
Flint Smoke in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Home office walls in Flint Smoke encourage focus and productivity throughout the workday.
@hannnahstokes
Dark Flint Smoke paint on office walls creates a professional, grounded environment.
@hannnahstokes
Similar Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (50 vs 43) makes French Silver the marginally brighter of the two.
Zero Gravity reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 43), opening up a space where Flint Smoke encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 31, Flint Smoke is decisively the brighter choice.