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BEHR · PPU26-07

Behr Smokey Wings#A7A5A3 · LRV 38

Smokey Wings reads as a true neutral (no measurable hue) — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Behr PPU26-07 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR SMOKEY WINGS
RGB 167, 165, 163 LRV 38

Color spec

Brand Behr
Name Smokey Wings
SKU PPU26-07
Hex #A7A5A3
RGB 167, 165, 163
HSL 30°, 2%, 65%
LRV 38
Undertone true neutral (no measurable hue)
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 at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

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
V115-2 · #A1A8A9 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 38.4

Benjamin Moore

3,934 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
CW-700 · #A3A8A8 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 39
1593 · #A0A8A8 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 39
1482 · #A4A79E · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 38

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
PPG1003-4 · #A59F9F · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 35
PPG0994-4 · #A8AAA5 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 40
PPG1007-4 · #AAA89F · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 39

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0533 · #A3A4A4 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 37
0541 · #A1A1A1 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 36
0568 · #A9A39A · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 37
0574 · #A8A79E · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 38
0526 · #9FA4A8 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 37

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
444-3DB · #A7A0A1 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 36
442-4DB · #ABA39A · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 37
445-3DB · #ADA4A7 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 38

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-118 · #ACA9A3 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 40
JG-99 · #B0AAAB · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 41
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 39
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 38
JG-114 · #AAA497 · ΔE 5.27 · LRV 37

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
C2-797 · #AAA599 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 38

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
0568 · #A6A096 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 35
0561 · #AEA69B · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 39
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 6.02 · 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
DEGR64 · #A8AAA4 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 40
DE6361 · #A1A5A8 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 35

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.86
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9573 · #ACA69F · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 38
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

Farrow & Ball

209 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
NO. 5 · #B2ADA0 · ΔE 5.69 · LRV 42
NO. 17 · #AFA592 · ΔE 7.73 · LRV 38
NO. 6 · #B3A28E · ΔE 9.01 · LRV 37

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.98
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 36
PNT100-LT-32 · #9C9CA7 · ΔE 7.19 · LRV 34
PNT100-DP-78 · #99AAA4 · ΔE 9.24 · LRV 38
PNT100-LT-38 · #90A6AE · ΔE 10.15 · LRV 36
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 10.83 · LRV 41

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.27
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 5.27 · LRV 38
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 8.35 · LRV 33
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 9.05 · LRV 33
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 9.16 · LRV 41
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 10.53 · LRV 35

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

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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Backdrop Equivalent of Smokey Wings

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Smokey Wings — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PPU26-07 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →

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