City Loft Grey 50YY 40/059 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AFAAA0, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heart of Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFAAA0 · 50YY 40/059
City Loft Grey
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
City Loft Grey Technical Profile
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City Loft Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to City Loft Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCity Loft Grey
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHeart of Stone
Heart of Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dorian Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Museum Piece
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stingray Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ashen Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
In the Hills
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Homespun Linen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Promenade Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With City Loft Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City Loft Grey
#AFAAA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City Loft Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City Loft Grey 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to City Loft Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
City Loft Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City Loft Grey have?
City Loft Grey by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample City Loft Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match City Loft Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Loft Grey are Heart of Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dorian Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pussywillow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting City Loft Grey'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 City Loft Grey?
City Loft Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.4, 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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