City Street 1018-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BAB2AB, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dove'S Cry from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BAB2AB · 1018-3
City Street
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
City Street Technical Profile
HEX Code#BAB2AB
RGB186, 178, 171
Estimated LRV45.2
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to City Street
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dove'S Cry
Dunn-Edwards
#B8B1A9
Close digital match
Graceful Gray
Behr
#BEB6AE
Close digital match
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
#BBB1AB
Close digital match
Requisite Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#B9B2A9
Close digital match
Sultry Gray
Dutch Boy
#B9B2A9
Close digital match
Stone Harbor
Benjamin Moore
#B5B0A9
Close digital match
North Island
Vista Paint
#BDB6B2
Close digital match
London Coach
Valspar
#B7AEAA
Similar digital color
Driftwood Gray
Kilz
#B6B0A6
Similar digital color
Marshy Habitat
Hirshfield's
#B8AEA2
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With City Street
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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 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 Street from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to City Street are Dove'S Cry by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Graceful Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Classic by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting City Street'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 Street?
City Street has a estimated lightness value of 45.2, 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.
Explore More with City Street
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why City Street's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.