Blue Grey Shadow 90BG 35/068 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #96A1AC, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Comet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #96A1AC · 90BG 35/068
Blue Grey Shadow
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Grey Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#96A1AC
RGB150, 161, 172
Estimated LRV35.0
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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Colors That Work With Blue Grey Shadow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Grey Shadow
#96A1AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Grey Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Grey Shadow 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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Blue Grey Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Grey Shadow have?
Blue Grey Shadow 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 Blue Grey Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Grey Shadow are Comet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Coastline by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rainmaster by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blue Grey Shadow'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 Blue Grey Shadow?
Blue Grey Shadow has a estimated lightness value of 35.0, 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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