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Benjamin Moore Smokestack Gray

2131-40 · #738388 · LRV ~21.7

Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball De Nimes (~97% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Smokestack Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

21.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

2131-40

HEX

#738388

RGB

115, 131, 136

HSL

194°, 8%, 49%

Family

Blues

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Smokestack Gray FAQ

What undertone does Smokestack Gray have?

Smokestack Gray is a dark blue with a moderate 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 Smokestack Gray?

Smokestack Gray has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Taliesin Blue (DEC798), ~96% proximity; Behr: Norwegian Blue (N470-5), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (SW 9140), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Blustery Sky (HGSW9140), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Academy Gray (5001-2A), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5), ~95% proximity; PPG: Blue Blood (PPG1034-6), ~94% 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 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.