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Behr Smokey WingsPPU26-07 · #A7A5A3 · LRV 38

Smokey Wings reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr PPU26-07 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR SMOKEY WINGS
RGB 167, 165, 163LRV 38

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameSmokey Wings
SKUPPU26-07
Hex#A7A5A3
RGB167, 165, 163
HSL30°, 2%, 65%
LRV38
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.06
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7066 · #A7A8A2 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 39
SW 7080 · #ADA5A5 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 39
SW 9638 · #A2A8A6 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 38
SW 7059 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 38

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
AF-675 · #A5A2A0 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 37
HC-179 · #A8A9A3 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 40
PM-7 · #A8A9A3 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 39
CW-700 · #A3A8A8 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 39

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All gray at Valspar →
M219 · #A8A7A5 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 38.5
V121-2 · #A7A7A2 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 38.4
V118-2 · #A9A8A2 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 38.9
4003-1C · #A9A39D · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 37.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG0996-3 · #A8A8A5 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 39
PPG1010-4 · #A5A8A5 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 39
PPG0994-4 · #A8AAA5 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 40
PPG1007-4 · #AAA89F · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 39

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All gray at Glidden →
PPG0996-3 · #A7A7A4 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 39
00NN 37/000 · #A3A2A3 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 37
PPG1010-4 · #A4A7A4 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 38
50GY 38/042 · #A3A8A3 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 38

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All gray at Dutch Boy →
437-3DB · #A4A4A0 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 37
436-4DB · #A4A7A6 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 38
442-4DB · #ABA39A · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 37
445-3DB · #ADA4A7 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 38
HGSW 1485 · #A7A8A2 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 38
HGSW 7066 · #A7A8A2 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 38
HGSW 3385 · #ADA5A5 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 39
HGSW 7080 · #ADA5A5 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 39

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR46 · #ABA8A1 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 39
DEGR04 · #A9A29B · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 37
DEGR19 · #AEA79F · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 39
DE6361 · #A1A5A8 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 35

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-118 · #ACA9A3 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 40
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 39
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 38

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 265 · #9EA09D · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 35
NO. 284 · #A09C97 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 33

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0533 · #A3A4A4 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 37
0568 · #A9A39A · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 37
0574 · #A8A79E · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 38
0526 · #9FA4A8 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 37

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 36
0574 · #A5A39A · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 38
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 39

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.73
All gray at Rodda →
R027 · #AEA89F · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 40
CA074 · #AEA59D · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 38
R110 · #B0A5A0 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 39

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-987 · #A8AAA9 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 40
BD13 · #A5A1A2 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 36
C2-985 · #A2A3A8 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 37
C2-988 · #A8A9A1 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 39

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.98
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All gray at Kompozit →
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 35
0574 · #A5A39A · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 37
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 39

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The 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.

PPU25-16 · LRV 38
PPU25-04 · LRV 38
PPU24-18 · LRV 38
N180-4 · LRV 38
6694 · LRV 39
UL260-7 · LRV 39

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A7A5A3 + #A3A5A7
TRIADIC
#A7A5A3 · #A3A7A5 · #A5A3A7
ANALOGOUS
#A7A3A3 · #A7A5A3 · #A7A7A3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.45:1fail
Sample text on black
8.55:1AAA

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 →

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