Baritone 1149-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #708E95, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Streamed Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #708E95 · 1149-5
Baritone
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Baritone Technical Profile
HEX Code#708E95
RGB112, 142, 149
Estimated LRV25.0
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Baritone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Baritone
#708E95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8591AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Baritone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Baritone 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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Baritone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Baritone have?
Baritone by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Baritone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Baritone are Streamed Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Magnetic Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Echo by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Baritone'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 Baritone?
Baritone has a estimated lightness value of 25.0, 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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