Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Smoky Tone |
| SKU | 0541 |
| Hex | #A1A1A1 |
| RGB | 161, 161, 161 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 63% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Smoky Tone
Smoky Tone sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Smoky Tone 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 each5 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.
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Smoky Tone within Diamond Vogel'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 #A1A1A1 in HSL space. Pair Smoky Tone 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.
Diamond Vogel Smoky Tone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Tone 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 Diamond Vogel 0541 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Tone
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoky Tone is Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Burnished Blade and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnished Blade swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Tone
Kompozit's nearest match is Techile (0533), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Tone without repainting risk. See the full Techile swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Tone
Behr's nearest match is Grayve-Yard (T11-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Tone without repainting risk. See the full Grayve-Yard swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Tone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Storm (AF-700), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Tone without repainting risk. See the full Storm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Tone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smoky Tone is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) 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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Tone
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smoky Tone is Trough Grey (BD13) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) 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 Smoky Tone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoky Tone is Silvered Chain (435-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Tone
At Valspar, the closest color to Smoky Tone is Hazy Stratus (4004-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.2 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Stratus swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Tone
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Tone is Stamped Concrete (SW 7655) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stamped Concrete swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Tone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Smoky Tone is Gray Wolf (DE6354) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Wolf swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Smoky Tone
At Clare, the closest color to Smoky Tone is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Tone
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Smoky Tone. The nearest is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Tone
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Smoky Tone — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0541 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →