Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Smokey Wings |
| SKU | PPU26-07 |
| Hex | #A7A5A3 |
| RGB | 167, 165, 163 |
| HSL | 30°, 2%, 65% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Smokey Wings
Smokey Wings sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Smokey Wings 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
16 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Smokey Wings 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 #A7A5A3 in HSL space. Pair Smokey Wings 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 Smokey Wings Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smokey Wings 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 PPU26-07 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smokey Wings
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smokey Wings is Gray Matters (SW 7066) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Matters swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smokey Wings
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Smokey Wings is Fusion (AF-675). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Fusion and you'll get the same color. See the full Fusion swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smokey Wings
The closest Valspar equivalent of Smokey Wings is Warm Shale (M219). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.5 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Warm Shale and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Shale swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smokey Wings
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Smokey Wings is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smokey Wings
Glidden's nearest match is Statue Garden (PPG0996-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Wings without repainting risk. See the full Statue Garden swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smokey Wings
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smokey Wings is Ironed Gray (436-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smokey Wings
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smokey Wings is Essex Grey (HGSW 1485) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Essex Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smokey Wings
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Smokey Wings. The nearest is Baby Seal (DE6361) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smokey Wings
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Smokey Wings. The nearest is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smokey Wings
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smokey Wings is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smokey Wings
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Techile (0533), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Wings without repainting risk. See the full Techile swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smokey Wings
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Smokey Wings. The nearest is Shark Fin (0574) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smokey Wings
Rodda has no exact twin of Smokey Wings. The nearest is Artifact (CA074) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artifact swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smokey Wings
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smokey Wings is Trough Grey (BD13) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trough Grey swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Smokey Wings
Clare has no exact twin of Smokey Wings. The nearest is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smokey Wings
Kompozit has no exact twin of Smokey Wings. The nearest is Shark Fin (0574) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shark Fin swatch →