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Benjamin Moore Smoke

2122-40 · #BBC9CA · LRV ~56.6

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Oceanic Climate (~99% proximity)

Smoke (2122-40) is a light cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 56.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Oceanic Climate (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Smoke in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

56.6 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2122-40

HEX

#BBC9CA

RGB

187, 201, 202

HSL

184°, 12%, 76%

Family

Grays

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Smoke FAQ

What undertone does Smoke have?

Smoke is a light cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Smoke?

Smoke has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 56.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Smoke in other brands?

Behr: Oceanic Climate (N470-2), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Degas Blue (8004-35B), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (HGSW6225), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Misty Surf (PPG1034-4), ~96% proximity; PPG: Misty Surf (PPG1034-4), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Berry Mojito (DET565), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Smoke?

The HEX code of Smoke (2122-40) is #BBC9CA, RGB 187, 201, 202. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.