Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Plum Smoke |
| SKU | PPU16-14 |
| Hex | #928D8F |
| RGB | 146, 141, 143 |
| HSL | 336°, 2%, 56% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Plum Smoke
Plum Smoke sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Plum Smoke is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Plum Smoke within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #928D8F in HSL space. Pair Plum Smoke with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Plum Smoke Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Plum Smoke from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU16-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plum Smoke
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Plum Smoke is Gris Morado (SW 9156) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gris Morado swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Plum Smoke
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Plum Smoke. The nearest is Sleepy Hollow (1454) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sleepy Hollow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Plum Smoke
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Plum Smoke is Shining Armor (PPG1003-5). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Shining Armor and you'll get the same color. See the full Shining Armor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Plum Smoke
At Glidden, the closest color to Plum Smoke is Antique Silver (PPG1002-5) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Silver swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Plum Smoke
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Plum Smoke is Castle Wood (445-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Castle Wood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Plum Smoke
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Plum Smoke is Great Greige (HGSW 3394) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Great Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Plum Smoke
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Plum Smoke. The nearest is Stieglitz Silver (DET612) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stieglitz Silver swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Plum Smoke
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Plum Smoke. The nearest is Cozy Up (JG-138) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Up swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Plum Smoke
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Plum Smoke. The nearest is Plummett (NO. 272) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plummett swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Plum Smoke
At Rodda, the closest color to Plum Smoke is Cardigan (CA200) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cardigan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Plum Smoke
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Plum Smoke. The nearest is Titanium (C2-952) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Titanium swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Plum Smoke
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Plum Smoke is Voodoo (VOODOO) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Voodoo swatch →