How popular is Smoke?
Searches per month · USAbout 6,670 searches a month in the USUp 44% on the previous 12 months.
- #66 most-searched paint color in the US
- #22 most-searched Benjamin Moore color
- #18 most-searched gray in the US
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore Smoke” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Smoke
Smoke is a versatile, light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 56.39 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Smoke, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Smoke
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- 2122-40
- Hex
- #BAC8C9
- RGB
- 186, 200, 201
- HSL
- 184, 12%, 76%
- CMYK
- 7, 0, 0, 21Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 79.6, -4.6, -2.1
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-smoke
- LRV
- 56.39 (Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.