ColorplanBenjamin Moore Powell Smokehouse (CW-360) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe (SW 6039). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 22.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8E7F79 |
| RGB | 142, 127, 121 |
| HSL | 17°, 9%, 52% |
About Powell Smokehouse
Powell Smokehouse (CW-360) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 22, Powell Smokehouse absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Powell Smokehouse's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Smoked Oyster (2109-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Powell Smokehouse changes with the light
Powell Smokehouse has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Powell Smokehouse will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Powell Smokehouse will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Powell Smokehouse close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Powell Smokehouse will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Powell Smokehouse in real homes
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Powell Smokehouse 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Dovetail (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Charleston Gray (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Elephant Skin (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Powell Smokehouse questions
What undertone does Powell Smokehouse have?
Powell Smokehouse has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Powell Smokehouse's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Powell Smokehouse a light or dark color?
Powell Smokehouse has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Powell Smokehouse absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Powell Smokehouse in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe SW 6039 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No.276 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Powell Smokehouse?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Powell Smokehouse's undertone.
Where does Powell Smokehouse work best?
Powell Smokehouse works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 22, Powell Smokehouse absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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