Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Smoke Infusion |
| SKU | 5002-1B |
| Hex | #B1B8B3 |
| RGB | 177, 184, 179 |
| HSL | 137°, 5%, 71% |
| LRV | 46.8 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Smoke Infusion
Smoke Infusion sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.8, 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.
Smoke Infusion 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
18 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
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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Smoke Infusion within Valspar'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 #B1B8B3 in HSL space. Pair Smoke Infusion 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.
Valspar Smoke Infusion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoke Infusion 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 Valspar 5002-1B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smoke Infusion is Silvermist (SW 7621). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.8). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
Behr's nearest match is Verdigris (PPU12-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.8) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke Infusion without repainting risk. See the full Verdigris swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Iced Marble (1578), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.8) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke Infusion without repainting risk. See the full Iced Marble swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Smoke Infusion is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.8) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.8) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke Infusion without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Smoke Infusion is Trout Gray (426-4DB). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.8). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Trout Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smoke Infusion is Silvermist (HGSW 7621). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.8). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Smoke Infusion is Silver Chalice (DEGR66) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.8) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Smoke Infusion is Rainy Days (JG-01) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.8) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke Infusion without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.8) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke Infusion without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smoke Infusion is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.8) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
Rodda's nearest match is Stonewash (CA183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.8) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smoke Infusion without repainting risk. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smoke Infusion is Melodic (C2-990) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.8) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melodic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smoke Infusion is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.8) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Smoke Infusion. The nearest is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoke Infusion
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smoke Infusion is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.8) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →