Smoky
Smoky is a versatile and reflective paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#D5CFC4
LRV
62.76
Smoky's Color Strip
Smoky is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Wool and Seashell. The strip spans from Slipstream at the lightest end to Quill at the deepest. Strip Artisan5 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Smoky in Real Rooms
Smoky has a high LRV of 62.76 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Smoky and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
The walls here show Smoky in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Smoky reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
A bedroom painted in Smoky — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Smoky in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Smoky in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
See Smoky in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Smoky is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
A foyer painted in Smoky sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Smoky's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Smoky provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
This kitchen scene shows how Smoky holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Smoky anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
See how Smoky holds up in a real living room setting.
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