Ref. #777D96 · MP7477
Yin Yang
21%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Yin Yang Technical Profile
What color is Yin Yang? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #777D96. Colors similar to Yin Yang include Dunn-Edwards Your Shadow, Sherwin-Williams Soulful Blue, Behr Classy Plum. Yin Yang has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Yin Yang creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Yin Yang pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Yin Yang
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yin Yang
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yin Yang
#777D96
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9185AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yin Yang
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yin Yang 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
Similar MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Yin Yang.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yin Yang — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yin Yang have?
Yin Yang by MPC has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Yin Yang from other brands?
The closest matches are Your Shadow by Dunn-Edwards (#787E93), Soulful Blue by Sherwin-Williams (#757C91), Classy Plum by Behr (#7B7E92). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yin Yang?
Yin Yang has an LRV of 20.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yin Yang's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.