Greige paint color
Swirling Smoke

A soft greige with everyday warmth
Swirling Smoke sits between gray and beige. Use it with natural wood, off-white trim, and textured fabrics for a simple neutral room.
- Color family
- Greige
- Undertone
- Warm brown
- Light reflectance
- 60 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- PPG Paints
Color & light
Color and lighting
Swirling Smoke in daylight, shade, and warm light
Lightness
60 LRVA mid-tone shade with visible depth.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 206
- Green
- 202
- Blue
- 193
HSL
- Hue
- 42°
- Saturation
- 12%
- Lightness
- 78%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The beige-gray balance looks light and even.
Cool or indirect light
It can read more gray in shade.
Warm evening light
The beige tone becomes warmer and fuller.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Swirling Smoke in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Warm gray walls complement the rounded sofa and timber shelving.

Dining room
Warm gray paint frames the timber table and arched windows.

Kitchen cabinets
Light gray cabinets work with woven pendants and stone counters.

Bedroom
Gray walls sit behind neutral bedding and wood bedside furniture.

Home office
Gray walls complement the timber desk and open shelving.

Bathroom
Warm gray walls connect the wood vanity with pale stone.
Exterior
See Swirling Smoke on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Warm gray siding complements the timber porch posts.

Front door
The light gray door sits within pale stone and an arched hallway.

Shutters & trim
Gray shutters contrast softly with the stone wall and climbing plants.

Fences & garden structures
Gray fencing forms a backdrop for a timber bench and ferns.

Stucco
Warm gray stucco complements the wood entry and low garden planting.

Garage door
The gray garage door blends with the vertical siding above it.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Swirling Smoke
White and charcoal
White trim and a charcoal accent give Swirling Smoke a clear edge.
- Swirling Smoke1007-2 · Main color
- Delicate White1001-1 · Second color
- Black Magic1001-7 · Accent color
Warm neutrals
Add a warm beige alongside Swirling Smoke and soft white.
- Swirling Smoke1007-2 · Main color
- Gypsum1006-1 · Second color
- Transcend1079-4 · Accent color
Green and blue
Muted green and deep blue bring more color to Swirling Smoke.
- Swirling Smoke1007-2 · Main color
- Olive Sprig1125-4 · Second color
- Chinese Porcelain1160-6 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related greige shades from PPG Paints
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