# Benjamin Moore Smoke

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/smoke-2122-40](https://plan-home.com/color/smoke-2122-40)

Benjamin Moore Smoke 2122-40 is a light, muted blue-gray with a cool cast and a soft wash of gray that keeps it from reading overly pastel. Its low-saturation color feels airy on broad walls, especially in bedrooms, bathrooms, and quiet workspaces. In brighter daylight, Smoke can show more of its pale blue character, while lower or warmer light brings forward its gray side. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents for a clean, layered look. It also makes a gentle cabinet color in rooms that need more color than white without a strong contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Smoke
- **Color code:** 2122-40
- **HEX:** #bbc9ca
- **RGB:** 187, 201, 202
- **LRV:** 55.74%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 184° Saturation: 7.43% Value: 79.22%
- **HSL:** hsl(184, 12, 76)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 7.43 Magenta: 0.5 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.78
- **YIQ:** Y: 196.928 I: -8.664 Q: -2.65
- **XYZ:** X: 52.038 Y: 56.602 Z: 64.045
- **CIE Lab:** L:79.955 a:-4.562 b:-2.133
- **CIE Luv:** L:79.955 u:-7.727 v:-2.442
- **Decimal:** 12306890
- **Hunter Lab:** 75.234, -8.195, 2.192

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Oceanic Climate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oceanic-climate)
- [Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/sleepy-blue-sw-6225)
- [Behr Urban Raincoat](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-urban-raincoat)
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Tradewind](https://plan-home.com/color/tradewind-sw-6218)
- [Behr Misty Morn](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-misty-morn)
- [Benjamin Moore Wales Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wales-gray-1585)
- [Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yarmouth-blue-hc-150)
- [Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brittany-blue-1633)
- [Behr Dayflower](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dayflower)
- [Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gentle-gray-1626)
- [Benjamin Moore Silvery Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silvery-blue-1647)
- [Behr Flowing Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flowing-breeze)
- [Behr Alice White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alice-white)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-gray-2131-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-pearl-cw-650)
- [Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dusky-blue-1640)
- [Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gossamer-blue-2123-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Harbor Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-harbor-haze-2136-60)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Cube Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-cube-silver-2121-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bunny-gray-2124-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Cascade White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cascade-white-2127-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lace-1625)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Veil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-veil-875)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Silken Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silken-blue-csp-670)
- [Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yarmouth-blue-hc-150)
- [Benjamin Moore Colorado Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colorado-gray-2136-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Gossamer Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gossamer-blue-2123-40)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quietly-violet-csp-415)
- [Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-desert-shadows-2114-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hint-of-violet-2114-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-pearl-2113-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Brownstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brownstone-csp-240)
- [Benjamin Moore Studio Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-studio-clay-csp-380)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2122-40

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.