Smoke
Benjamin Moore
2122-40
Smoke is a pale, powdery blue wrapped in gray, soft enough to function almost as a tinted neutral. It is a favorite for bedrooms, nurseries, and bathrooms where the goal is calm with a whisper of color. Against white trim it reads clearly blue; against stronger blues it recedes toward gray.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue SW 6225 (#BCCBCE) · Niebla Azul SW 9137 (#B6C3C4) · Tradewind SW 6218 (#C2CFCF)
Farrow & Ball: Hazy No. CC6 (#AFC2C9) · Skylight No. 205 (#C9CFCD) · Kakelugn No. 317 (#C5D1D8)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Yarmouth Blue HC-150 (#B5C8C9) · Wales Gray 1585 (#B9C5C3) · Gentle Gray 1626 (#C0CACD)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Smoke?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Smoke 2122-40 is #BAC8C9. In RGB that is 186, 200, 201. Use these values to reproduce Smoke in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smoke?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Smoke is Sleepy Blue SW 6225 (#BCCBCE). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Smoke warm or cool?
Smoke is a cool color, a light blue with a generous gray undertone. Its LRV is approximately 56, keeping it airy on walls without washing out. In north light the gray takes over and the color turns moodier; southern light keeps it soft and clearly blue. Because it is so gray-tempered, it tolerates warm wood floors and brass better than brighter blues do, making it an easy bedroom default.
Why does Smoke look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #BAC8C9 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Smoke have?
Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 56, meaning it reflects about 56% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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