Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Smoky Day |
| SKU | 0491 |
| Hex | #7D8F92 |
| RGB | 125, 143, 146 |
| HSL | 189°, 9%, 53% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Hirshfield's Smoky Day
Smoky Day sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Smoky Day is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Smoky Day within Hirshfield's'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 #7D8F92 in HSL space. Pair Smoky Day 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.
Hirshfield's Smoky Day Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoky Day 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 Hirshfield's 0491 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Day
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Day is Moody Blue (SW 6221) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoky Day
The closest Behr equivalent of Smoky Day is Raindance (QE-53). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Behr is your counter, order Raindance and you'll get the same color. See the full Raindance swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoky Day
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Smoky Day. The nearest is Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Blue Yonder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoky Day
At Valspar, the closest color to Smoky Day is Cottage Door (8004-38E) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Door swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Day
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Smoky Day is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoky Day
The closest Glidden equivalent of Smoky Day is Greyed Teal Green (90GG 26/070). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Greyed Teal Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Greyed Teal Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoky Day
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Smoky Day is Mapped Blue (429-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mapped Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoky Day
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smoky Day is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoky Day
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weathered Blue (DET560), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Day without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoky Day
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Smoky Day. The nearest is Deep Rock (JG-95) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoky Day
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smoky Day is Selvedge (NO. 306) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoky Day
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Nantucket Bay (H047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Smoky Day without repainting risk. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoky Day
Rodda has no exact twin of Smoky Day. The nearest is Steel (CA194) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoky Day
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Smoky Day. The nearest is Carbon Dust (C2-968) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carbon Dust swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoky Day
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Smoky Day. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smoky Day
At Backdrop, the closest color to Smoky Day is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoky Day
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Smoky Day is Smoky Day (0491). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). If Kompozit is your counter, order Smoky Day and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Day swatch →