Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Smoky Mountain |
| SKU | DE6388 |
| Hex | #AFA8A9 |
| RGB | 175, 168, 169 |
| HSL | 351°, 4%, 67% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Smoky Mountain
Smoky Mountain sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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 Mountain 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
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Smoky Mountain within Dunn-Edwards'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 #AFA8A9 in HSL space. Pair Smoky Mountain 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.
Dunn-Edwards Smoky Mountain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Mountain 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6388 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smoky Mountain is Mystical Shade (SW 6276). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mystical Shade and you'll get the same color. See the full Mystical Shade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
At Behr, the closest color to Smoky Mountain is Classy (MQ5-4) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Classy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smoky Mountain is Pebble Creek (1453) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebble Creek swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
At Valspar, the closest color to Smoky Mountain is London Coach (4002-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.4 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Coach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Smoky Mountain is Silver Service (PPG1004-4). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Silver Service and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Service swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
Glidden's nearest match is Truly Taupe (50RR 39/025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoky Mountain is Silver Plated (445-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Plated swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Mountain is One Fine Day (HGSW 3405) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full One Fine Day swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Smoky Mountain is Vintage Collection (JG-99). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Vintage Collection and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smoky Mountain is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 43 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
Rodda has no exact twin of Smoky Mountain. The nearest is Wild and Free (R104) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild and Free swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Smoky Mountain. The nearest is Pale Granite (C2-783) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Mountain
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smoky Mountain is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →