ColorplanBenjamin Moore Smoke Bush (1519) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Dibber (No.312). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 20.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #877C5E |
| RGB | 135, 124, 94 |
| HSL | 44°, 18%, 45% |
About Smoke Bush
Smoke Bush (1519) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 20, Smoke Bush 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 Smoke Bush'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. Next to Pining for You (1512), it's warmer.
How Smoke Bush changes with the light
Smoke Bush has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Smoke Bush's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Smoke Bush will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Smoke Bush can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Smoke Bush will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Smoke Bush in real homes
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Smoke Bush 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Dried Thyme (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Secret Meadow (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Smoke Bush questions
What undertone does Smoke Bush have?
Smoke Bush has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Smoke Bush's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Smoke Bush a light or dark color?
Smoke Bush has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 20, Smoke Bush 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 Smoke Bush in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Dibber No.312 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Smoke Bush?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Smoke Bush's undertone.
Where does Smoke Bush work best?
Smoke Bush works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 20, Smoke Bush 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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