Smoke Gray
Smoke Gray is a versatile Gray from Benjamin Moore. 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 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#757B82
LRV
21.08
Smoke Gray in Real Rooms
Smoke Gray has a medium LRV of 21.08 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, misc and bathroom.
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Smoke Gray on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.
Kitchen cabinets in Smoke Gray bring understated elegance to this cooking space.
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Cabinetry finished in Smoke Gray complements both light and dark countertop materials.
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5 Misc Photos
See how Smoke Gray is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
An accent wall painted Smoke Gray adds depth without overwhelming the room.
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This wall treatment in Smoke Gray works beautifully in contemporary and classic interiors.
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Walls in Smoke Gray balance warmth and coolness for a calming effect.
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Furniture painted in Smoke Gray takes on a refined, timeless quality.
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One wall in Smoke Gray draws attention while maintaining visual balance.
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1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Smoke Gray can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
The bathroom vanity in Smoke Gray pairs perfectly with marble and tile.
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Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 21), opening up a space where Smoke Gray encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 21, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 90 vs 21, Simply White is decisively the brighter choice.
Golden Straw reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 21), opening up a space where Smoke Gray encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 21 vs 6, Smoke Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (21 vs 17) makes Smoke Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 44 vs 21, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 21, Upper West Side is decisively the brighter choice.
Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 21), opening up a space where Smoke Gray encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (32 vs 21) makes Briarwood the marginally brighter of the two.
Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 21), opening up a space where Smoke Gray encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Deep Silver reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (21 vs 11) makes Smoke Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Smoke Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 14) makes Smoke Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (21 vs 16) makes Smoke Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Smoke Gray reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 9), opening up a space where French Beret encloses it.