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Glidden Swirling Smoke

PPG1007-2 · #CECAC1 · LRV ~59.2

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (~99% proximity)

Swirling Smoke (PPG1007-2) is a light greige from Glidden with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 59.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Swirling Smoke in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

59.2 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1007-2

HEX

#CECAC1

RGB

206, 202, 193

HSL

42°, 12%, 78%

Family

Greiges

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Swirling Smoke FAQ

What undertone does Swirling Smoke have?

Swirling Smoke is a light greige with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Swirling Smoke?

Swirling Smoke has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.2 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 Swirling Smoke in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Repose Gray (SW 7015), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Repose Gray (HGSW7015), ~99% proximity; Behr: Dolphin Fin (790C-3), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wish (AF-680), ~98% proximity; PPG: Swirling Smoke (PPG1007-2), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Heritage Gray (7007-24), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Petrichor (DEGR29), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White (No. 228), ~97% 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 Swirling Smoke?

The HEX code of Swirling Smoke (PPG1007-2) is #CECAC1, RGB 206, 202, 193. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.