Billowing Smoke
We've categorized Billowing Smoke as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#73766F
LRV
18.00
Billowing Smoke's Color Strip
Billowing Smoke is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Paved Path and Tornado Wind. The strip spans from Turkish Tower at the lightest end to Oyster Catch at the deepest. Strip 172 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Billowing Smoke in Real Rooms
Billowing Smoke has a medium LRV of 18 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Billowing Smoke provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Billowing Smoke gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Billowing Smoke is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Billowing Smoke sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Billowing Smoke in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Billowing Smoke, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Billowing Smoke on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Billowing Smoke, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Billowing Smoke in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Billowing Smoke in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Billowing Smoke in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Billowing Smoke on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Billowing Smoke. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Billowing Smoke on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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