PPG • PPG1010-6

Up In Smoke

Name: PPG Up In Smoke PPG1010-6
Brand: PPG

Up In Smoke is a genuinely dark paint color from PPG. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#6e706d

LRV

16.00

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Light Reflectance Value

16.00

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Up In Smoke's Color Strip

Up In Smoke is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Downpour and Zombie. The strip spans from Pegasus at the lightest end to Zombie at the deepest. Strip PPG1010 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

1Pegasus 2Fog 3Solstice 4Stepping Stone 5Downpour 6Up In Smoke

7Zombie

Up In Smoke in Real Rooms

Up In Smoke has a low LRV of 16 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Front Door Photo

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Up In Smoke. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

bold front door featuring Up In Smoke by PPG

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1 Dining Room Photo

Up In Smoke in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.

Up In Smoke paint in a rustic modern dining room

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1 Home Office Photo

The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Up In Smoke is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.

PPG Up In Smoke in a contemporary home office

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1 Bedroom Photo

A bedroom finished in Up In Smoke rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

A art deco bedroom painted in Up In Smoke

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1 Bathroom Photo

Up In Smoke is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

Up In Smoke — japandi bathroom

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1 Patio Photo

On a deck or patio floor, Up In Smoke provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.

rustic modern patio featuring Up In Smoke by PPG

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1 House Photo

Up In Smoke is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Up In Smoke color — rustic modern house inspiration

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1 Mudroom Photo

Using Up In Smoke on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.

Up In Smoke paint in a coastal mudroom

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1 Kitchen Photo

The sophisticated undertones of Up In Smoke make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Up In Smoke — scandinavian kitchen

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1 Living Room Photo

There is a specific "glow" that Up In Smoke takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.