Autumn Gray 1028-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #817F6E, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Olive from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #817F6E · 1028-5
Autumn Gray
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Autumn Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#817F6E
RGB129, 127, 110
Estimated LRV21.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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#817D68
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Colors That Work With Autumn Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Autumn Gray
#817F6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96A77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Autumn Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Autumn 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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Autumn Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Autumn Gray have?
Autumn Gray by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Autumn Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Autumn Gray are Smoky Olive by Valspar (a close digital match), Smoky Forest by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Lizard Green by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Autumn 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 Autumn Gray?
Autumn Gray has a estimated lightness value of 21.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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