Traditional Gray PPF-29 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7C7C1, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Snowglory from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C7C7C1 · PPF-29
Traditional Gray
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Traditional Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7C7C1
RGB199, 199, 193
Estimated LRV56.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Snowglory
Vista Paint
#C7C7C2
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Dolphin Tales
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#C7C7C2
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Notre Dame
Valspar
#C9C9C3
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Harbor
Benjamin Moore
#C8C8C3
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Antimony
Sherwin-Williams
#C7C8C1
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Felted Wool
PPG
#C3C4BE
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Snowglory
Hirshfield's
#C8C8C4
Close digital match
Khaki Taupe
Kilz
#C7C8C4
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Moon Beam
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#CBCCC9
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Colors That Work With Traditional Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Traditional Gray
#C7C7C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Traditional Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Traditional Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Traditional Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Traditional Gray have?
Traditional Gray by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Traditional Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traditional Gray are Snowglory by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dolphin Tales by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Notre Dame by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Traditional Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Traditional Gray?
Traditional Gray has a estimated lightness value of 56.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Traditional Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.