Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Smoke & Mirrors |
| SKU | CSP-105 |
| Hex | #B1ADA2 |
| RGB | 177, 173, 162 |
| HSL | 44°, 9%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Smoke & Mirrors 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
17 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Smoke & Mirrors within Benjamin Moore'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 #B1ADA2 in HSL space. Pair Smoke & Mirrors 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.
Benjamin Moore Smoke & Mirrors Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoke & Mirrors 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 CSP-105 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pussywillow (SW 7643), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke & Mirrors without repainting risk. See the full Pussywillow swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
Behr's nearest match is Wells Gray (PPU25-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke & Mirrors without repainting risk. See the full Wells Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
At Valspar, the closest color to Smoke & Mirrors is Coastal Jetty (5007-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39.5 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Jetty swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors is Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Boulder Creek and you'll get the same color. See the full Boulder Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
Glidden's nearest match is Greyhound (PPG1008-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke & Mirrors without repainting risk. See the full Greyhound swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoke & Mirrors is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pussywillow (HGSW 1494), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke & Mirrors without repainting risk. See the full Pussywillow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Heart of Stone (DEGR17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke & Mirrors without repainting risk. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Cupola (JG-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke & Mirrors without repainting risk. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors is Hardwick White (NO. 5). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Hardwick White and you'll get the same color. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke & Mirrors without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smoke & Mirrors is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
Rodda's nearest match is Wreath (CA164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke & Mirrors without repainting risk. See the full Wreath swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smoke & Mirrors is Russian Olive (C2-941) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Russian Olive swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smoke & Mirrors is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
Backdrop has no exact twin of Smoke & Mirrors. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoke & Mirrors
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smoke & Mirrors is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →