Behr Smokey Cream N190-1
| Code: | N190-1 |
| Name: | Smokey Cream |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Smokey Cream?
The tint of Behr Smokey Cream adds a warm and inviting touch to any space, making it ideal for creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. This neutral hue pairs effortlessly with soft earth tones like Behr N190-6 Maple Glaze and subtle pastels such as Behr N190-2 Feather Gray. For a more contemporary look, consider combining Behr Smokey Cream with deep shades like Behr N190-7 Bunker Hill Green or rich jewel tones reminiscent of Behr N190-4 Night Club. The versatility of Behr Smokey Cream allows for endless color combinations, making it a popular choice for those looking to create a timeless and stylish interior.
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What are Behr Smokey Cream undertones?
Smokey Cream has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#E9DFD5
RGB code:
233, 223, 213
Is Behr Smokey Cream N190-1 cool or warm?
With a hue of 30°, this Greige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
N190-1 Smokey Cream HSL code: 30, 31%, 87%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Smokey Cream
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Greige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Smokey Cream:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
N190-1
Smokey Cream
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Smokey Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.
LRV of Smokey Cream
Smokey Cream has an LRV of 75.07% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 75.07%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e9dfd5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 233, 223, 213 | |
| RGB Percent | 91.37%, 87.45%, 83.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 30° Saturation: 8.58% Value: 91.37% | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 31, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.29 Yellow: 8.58 Key: 8.63 | |
| YIQ | Y: 224.85 I: 9.172 Q: -0.997 | |
| XYZ | X: 72.0 Y: 74.904 Z: 73.598 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.348 a:1.707 b:6.112 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.348 u:6.388 v:8.862 | |
| Decimal | 15327189 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.547, -2.96, 10.164 |
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