City Loft Grey 50YY 40/059 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AFAAA0, estimated 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.
PPG · #AFAAA0 · 50YY 40/059
City Loft Grey
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
City Loft Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFAAA0
RGB175, 170, 160
Estimated LRV40.4
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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#AEAAA2
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#ACA79E
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#B1ADA4
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#B0ABA3
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#AEACA3
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#B3ABA1
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#AEA69B
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Homespun Linen
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#B3AC9E
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Colors That Work With City Loft Grey
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Dorian Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pussywillow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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