Ancient Cloud PPG0995-2 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D2D1CE, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Halation from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D2D1CE · PPG0995-2
Ancient Cloud
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Cloud Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2D1CE
RGB210, 209, 206
Estimated LRV63.8
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
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Ancient Cloud
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Halation
Behr
#D1D1CE
Close digital match
Cement Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CECDCB
Close digital match
Touch of Grey
Sherwin-Williams
#D1CFCA
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Silver Spoon
Dunn-Edwards
#D3D3D2
Close digital match
Tempered Gray
Valspar
#D6D5D0
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Brown Rice
Kilz
#D1CEC9
Close digital match
Metro
Vista Paint
#D4D4CF
Close digital match
Santo
Hirshfield's
#D6D2CE
Close digital match
Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
#CBCCC9
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Worsted
Farrow & Ball
#D3CFCD
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With Ancient Cloud
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Cloud
#D2D1CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Cloud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient Cloud 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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Ancient Cloud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Cloud have?
Ancient Cloud by PPG 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 Ancient Cloud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Cloud are Halation by Behr (a close digital match), Pewter Vase by Behr (a close digital match), Gazebo Gray by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ancient Cloud'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 Ancient Cloud?
Ancient Cloud has a estimated lightness value of 63.8, 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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