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City Street
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
City Street Technical Profile
What color is City Street? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #BAB2AB. Colors similar to City Street include MPC Pumice Met., Behr Graceful Gray, Behr Classic. City Street has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives City Street depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, City Street pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to City Street
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With City Street
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City Street
#BAB2AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City Street
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City Street 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 Street.
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 Street — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City Street have?
City Street by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match City Street from other brands?
The closest matches are Pumice Met. by MPC (#BBB2AA), Graceful Gray by Behr (#BEB6AE), Classic by Behr (#B7B1AC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of City Street?
City Street has an LRV of 45.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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