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Benjamin Moore Powell SmokehouseCW-360 · #8E7F79 · LRV 23

Powell Smokehouse reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore CW-360 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE POWELL SMOKEHOUSE
RGB 142, 127, 121LRV 23

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NamePowell Smokehouse
SKUCW-360
Hex#8E7F79
RGB142, 127, 121
HSL17°, 9%, 52%
LRV23
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Powell Smokehouse

With an LRV of 23, Powell Smokehouse is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Powell Smokehouse works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

11 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 neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6039 · #8C7E78 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 22
SW 2818 · #8B7D7B · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 21
SW 6074 · #8D7F75 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 22
SW 9579 · #908379 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 24

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-NT-27B · #8B7E76 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 22
HDC-CL-22G · #8F837D · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 24
N150-4 · #947F78 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 23
BNC-22 · #87807C · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 22

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.47
All neutral at Valspar →
T582 · #887E80 · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 21.8
T511 · #87817B · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 22.2
8005-8E · #928070 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 23
V132-5 · #928070 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 22.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.68
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1017-5 · #8D7E77 · ΔE 0.68 · LRV 22
PPG1005-5 · #8D8480 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 24
PPG1006-5 · #8C847D · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 24

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1017-5 · #8D7D77 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 22
PPG1005-5 · #8D847F · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 24
30YY 22/059 · #878078 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 22
PPG1006-5 · #8B847C · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 23

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
447-4DB · #8C7E78 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 22
402-5DB · #8F7875 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 21
HGSW 3433 · #8C7E78 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 22
HGSW 6039 · #8C7E78 · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 22
HGSW 3413 · #8B7C7E · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 20
HGSW 6018 · #8B7C7E · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 20

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET694 · #927F76 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 23
DEGR01 · #8D8077 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 22
DEGR05 · #8E8277 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 23
DEBN23 · #8D8378 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 23

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.22
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-130 · #857F7C · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 22

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.92
All neutral at Rodda →
CA076 · #8A7F74 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 22

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-792 · #8A7B75 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 21
BD35 · #8D7E71 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 22

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Powell Smokehouse within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

2109-40 · LRV 23
CSP-385 · LRV 22
CSP-85 · LRV 22
2112-40 · LRV 24
1469 · LRV 24
CC-546 · LRV 24

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #8E7F79 in HSL space. Pair Powell Smokehouse with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#8E7F79 + #79888E
TRIADIC
#8E7F79 · #798E7F · #7F798E
ANALOGOUS
#8E797D · #8E7F79 · #8E8A79

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.84:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.46:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Powell Smokehouse Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Powell Smokehouse 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 Benjamin Moore CW-360 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Powell Smokehouse is Poised Taupe (SW 6039). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Poised Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Poised Taupe swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

Behr's nearest match is Wild Truffle (HDC-NT-27B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Powell Smokehouse without repainting risk. See the full Wild Truffle swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

Valspar has no exact twin of Powell Smokehouse. The nearest is Dorian Gray (T511) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.2 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dorian Gray swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Powell Smokehouse is Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cinnamon Toast and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

The closest Glidden equivalent of Powell Smokehouse is Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). If Glidden is your counter, order Cinnamon Toast and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Powell Smokehouse is Lab Gray (447-4DB). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Lab Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Lab Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Powell Smokehouse is Benevolent Beige (HGSW 3433). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Benevolent Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Benevolent Beige swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Powell Smokehouse is Winter Twig (DEGR01) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Twig swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Powell Smokehouse. The nearest is Wooden Palette (JG-130) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wooden Palette swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

Rodda has no exact twin of Powell Smokehouse. The nearest is Cobblestone (CA076) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cobblestone swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Powell Smokehouse

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Powell Smokehouse. The nearest is Stonewall (BD35) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stonewall swatch →

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