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Benjamin Moore Pale Smoke 1584

Pale Smoke

Benjamin Moore

1584

About Pale Smoke by Benjamin Moore

Pale Smoke 1584 by Benjamin Moore is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 64% and hue near 162° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 63.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #c9d3d0

RGB: 201, 211, 208

Hue162°

Saturation10%

Lightness81%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Pale Smoke from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Pale Smoke

Benjamin Moore

1584

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Pale Smoke looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Pale Smoke 1584 a warm or cool color?
Pale Smoke by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pale Smoke?
Pale Smoke sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 162°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pale Smoke?
Brightness is about 64%. Saturation is around 10%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 81%. Hue is close to 162°. The hex value is #c9d3d0. The RGB value is 201, 211, 208.
Is Pale Smoke better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pale Smoke has brightness around 64%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Pale Smoke?
You can match Pale Smoke with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Pale Smoke work best in a home?
Pale Smoke works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Pale Smoke compare to a pure white paint?
Pale Smoke is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Pale Smoke in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Pale Smoke

Benjamin Moore

1584

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Pale Smoke in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Pale Smoke

Benjamin Moore

1584

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Pale Smoke. They add contrast without clashing.

Pale Smoke

Benjamin Moore

1584

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