Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Smokestack |
| SKU | N220-3 |
| Hex | #BCBBAE |
| RGB | 188, 187, 174 |
| HSL | 56°, 9%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Smokestack
Smokestack sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Smokestack is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Smokestack 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 #BCBBAE in HSL space. Pair Smokestack 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 Smokestack Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smokestack 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 N220-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smokestack
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smokestack is Soft Sage (SW 9647). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Soft Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smokestack
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gray Horse (2140-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Smokestack without repainting risk. See the full Gray Horse swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smokestack
The closest Valspar equivalent of Smokestack is Wharf Wind (8004-27B). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order Wharf Wind and you'll get the same color. See the full Wharf Wind swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smokestack
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smokestack is Hurricane Haze (PPG1032-2). At ΔE 0.42 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Hurricane Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Hurricane Haze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smokestack
The closest Glidden equivalent of Smokestack is Hurricane Haze (PPG1032-2). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Hurricane Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Hurricane Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smokestack
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Smokestack is Cliff Face (422-3DB). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Cliff Face and you'll get the same color. See the full Cliff Face swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smokestack
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smokestack is Windswept Cliff (HGSW 3226) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windswept Cliff swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smokestack
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Foggy Seascape (DEGR42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Smokestack without repainting risk. See the full Foggy Seascape swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smokestack
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Smokestack is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smokestack
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smokestack is Purbeck Stone (NO. 275) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purbeck Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smokestack
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Smokestack is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smokestack
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smokestack is Chintz (0573) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chintz swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smokestack
At Rodda, the closest color to Smokestack is Soft Sea Glass (R062) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Sea Glass swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smokestack
C2 Paint's nearest match is Fava (C2-943), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Smokestack without repainting risk. See the full Fava swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smokestack
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smokestack is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Smokestack
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Smokestack without repainting risk. See the full Paris Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smokestack
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smokestack is Chintz (0573) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chintz swatch →