Spring is a time for new beginnings, a time to shake off the remaining bits of winter and embrace things that are lighter and brighter. Spring cleaning is one way to lighten up your space, but so is spring painting. Our April color of the month is a versatile neutral you’ll love in your home on the walls, on the trim, and the cabinets. Smoky White BWC-13 is a decorating dream,
Smoky White is welcoming when used on the inside or outside of your home. It provides the perfect touch of creaminess in shiplap-style on a modern farmhouse exterior.
Smoky White is a Color Trend 2021 all-star. It is a soft color with a touch of warmth that evokes purity and serenity. It is a comforting white that works well as a standalone or as a supporting neutral.
In a cozy loft bedroom painted Smoky White, the light is amplified and creates the feeling of a warm and cozy sanctuary.
Smoky White paint adds a modern touch to a classic cottage style bathroom. Used in high gloss sheen for the bead board walls creates a light-filled atmosphere.
Smoky White is a neutral choice for furniture that invites a rainbow of contrasting colors as accents. It pairs particularly well with warm tones like Cellini Gold HDC-CL-18.
A white kitchen gets a modern farmhouse update with cabinets painted in Smoky White. This soft and inviting light neutral pairs perfectly with warm wood tones found on shelves, countertops, and floors.
It’s easy to enjoy the serenity that Smoky White brings to living area. It is particularly comforting when paired with furniture created in dusty pastel tones. Smoky White won’t overpower the subtle, soothing softness of lighter shades. Whether you are enjoying a cozy firelit evening by yourself or entertaining with others, you’ll love the comforting feel of Smoky White on the walls.
Smoky White is the perfect off white for trim from baseboards to door frames to wainscoting. It adds a relaxing element to wood accents while emphasizing detail and architecture.
To learn more about Smoky White and explore the entire BEHR® Color Trends 2021 Palette visit Behr.com or your local Home Depot store.
Colorfully yours,
Diana
Would Smokey white walls pair ok with cracked pepper cabinets?
Hello Missy, thank you for visiting our blog!
Yes! Absolutely those two colors will work together perfectly.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Thinking of smokey white for my bedroom with canyon dusk accent wall. What color do you recommend for the ceiling?
Hello Regina, thank you for visiting our blog!
You can do Canyon Dusk as an accent wall and for the ceiling you can do Polar Bear 75.
Hope this helps!
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Great article. I love Behr’s descriptions, visuals and decorating ideas!
Hi Ashley – thanks for visiting the Colorfully BEHR Blog, we’re glad you enjoyed this article.
Colorfully yours,
Diana
Hello, would you say this is more a white paint or is it more a grey paint?
Hi Andrea – thanks for visiting the Colorfully BEHR blog.
Smoky White is a more of an off-white tone, a white with a little bit of gray in it.
Colorfully yours,
Diana
I would like to uses this in my powder room. Would it pair well with black accent?
Hello Latisha, thank you for visiting our blog!
Yes this hue will pair perfectly with Black.
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
I would like to use this to paint the exterior of my house can I pair it with a medium brown for the trim.
Hello Ann, thank you for visiting our blog!
Yes you can absolutely do a brown trim to pair with Smoky White.
You can take a look at Bear Rug S-G-790, Rave Raisin HDC-MD-13 or Dark Truffle PPU5-19.
Hope this helps!
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Great thank you so much 🙂
I’m planning on using this white in my kitchen (and jojoba in the living room with smokey white trim). If I wanted to use a white trim for the smokey white walls, what white would you recommend? I’m also open to possibly doing a light gray trim for contrast. Thank you!
Hello Roxanne,
Thank you for visiting our blog!
If you wanted a white with enough contrast we recommend Ultra Pure White and for a light gray we suggest Platinum PPU26-11.
Hope this helps!
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
I like this color and would like to pair it with a dark grey accent wall, any ideas?
Hello Maria, Thank you for visiting our blog!
Here are a few dark gray accent wall colors that will coordinate.
Shadows PPU25-03, Imperial Gray PPU26-02 or Dark Ash 770F-5.
Happy Painting!
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Color looks great. What are the undertones as I would like to use this as an exterior paint but want to avoid it looking pinkish in a few years
Hi Renee, Smoky White is a dusty white with a slight orange cast. I suggest you try an 8oz color sample first and view the color at different times of day as lighting and surroundings will affect the color appearance.
Colorfully yours,
Larayne
I just ordered this colour to paint the wall around my black front door. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
How can we purchase a sample if Home Depot is closed? Interested in doing the same thing.
Nancy
Hi Nancy,
You should be able to purchase samples online at The Home Depot. See link:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-MARQUEE-8-oz-PPU7-12-Silky-White-Satin-Enamel-Interior-Exterior-Paint-Primer-Sample-MQ32016/310704780?
Colorfully your,
Larayne
Really like this colour. As Home Depot paint section is closed now, is it possible to purchase a sample pot?
Hi Nancy,
You should be able to purchase samples online at The Home Depot. See link:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-MARQUEE-8-oz-PPU7-12-Silky-White-Satin-Enamel-Interior-Exterior-Paint-Primer-Sample-MQ32016/310704780?
Colorfully your,
Larayne
Love this color…and I always use paint..I am repainting the exterior of my home and need to decide on a color and accent…thanks for this one!
Hello Joyce, thank you for visiting our blog!
Please let us know if you need any other recommendations for your home! 🙂 Smoky White is a great color!
Colorfully Yours,
Deanna
Beautiful color
Thank you so much Janeen! 🙂
It reminds me of porcelain clay. Wonder how it looks in sunlight.
Hello Cheryl, thank you for visiting our blog! It is a beautiful color and we recommend purchasing an 8oz sample so you can get the best visual on how it looks in sunlight and the different lighting in your home.
Colorfully yours,
Deanna