Benjamin Moore Smokestack Gray: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 22

Smokestack Gray (2131-40) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 21.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Farrow & Ball De Nimes (97% match).

Compare Smokestack Gray with other brands

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LRV

21.7 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

2131-40

HEX

#738388

RGB

115, 131, 136

HSL

194°, 8%, 49%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Smokestack Gray in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Montpelier Benjamin Moore · AF-555 · LRV 21

Wetherburn's Blue Benjamin Moore · CW-580 · LRV 22

Templeton Gray Benjamin Moore · HC-161 · LRV 23

Wolf Gray Benjamin Moore · 2127-40 · LRV 20

Steep Cliff Gray Benjamin Moore · 2122-20 · LRV 20

Apollo Blue Benjamin Moore · CW-645 · LRV 22

Gray Pinstripe Benjamin Moore · 1588 · LRV 21

Normandy Benjamin Moore · 2129-40 · LRV 20

Smokestack Gray FAQ

What undertone does Smokestack Gray have?

Smokestack Gray is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green undertone. 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 Smokestack Gray?

Smokestack Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Smokestack Gray in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Taliesin Blue (DEC798), 96%; Behr: Norwegian Blue (N470-5), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (SW 9140), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), 95%; Valspar: Academy Gray (5001-2A), 95%; Glidden: Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5), 95%; PPG: Blue Blood (PPG1034-6), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Smokestack Gray?

The HEX code of Smokestack Gray (2131-40) is #738388, RGB 115, 131, 136. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.