Ash Grove 1172-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B9B3BF, estimated LRV 46 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Livid Violet from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B9B3BF · 1172-4
Ash Grove
46%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Ash Grove Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9B3BF
RGB185, 179, 191
Estimated LRV46.3
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Ash Grove
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ash Grove
#B9B3BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ash Grove
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ash Grove Room Palettes
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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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Ash Grove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ash Grove have?
Ash Grove by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Ash Grove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ash Grove are Livid Violet by Valspar (a close digital match), Healing Lilac by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Aster by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ash Grove'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 Ash Grove?
Ash Grove has a estimated lightness value of 46.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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