ColorplanSmoky White
BWC-13 · Behr
LRV 78 · light
0 black100 white
Behr Smoky White (BWC-13) is a light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 78. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Etiquette (AF-50), Sherwin-Williams Zurich White (SW 7626) and Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin (No.2004). For trim, try Silky White (PPU7-12).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 77.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E9E4DA |
| RGB | 233, 228, 218 |
| HSL | 40°, 25%, 88% |
About Smoky White
Smoky White (BWC-13) is a light warm white from Behr with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 78, Smoky White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Smoky White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Painter's White (PPU18-08); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Smoky White changes with the light
Smoky White is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Smoky White's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Smoky White will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Smoky White will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Smoky White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Smoky White in real homes
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Smoky White equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Sea Pearl (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Marshmallow (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Strong White (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Smoky White questions
What undertone does Smoky White have?
Smoky White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Smoky White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Smoky White a light or dark color?
Smoky White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 78, Smoky White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Smoky White in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Etiquette AF-50 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Sherwin-Williams: Zurich White SW 7626 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Slipper Satin No.2004 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Smoky White?
Try Silky White (PPU7-12) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Smoky White's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Smoky White work best?
Smoky White works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 78, Smoky White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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