Cool Gray 10-12 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C3D0D8, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kakelugn from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3D0D8 · 10-12
Cool Gray
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Gray Technical Profile
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Cool Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCool Gray
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallKakelugn
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Serene Setting
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serene Setting
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Polished Silver
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mt Rainier Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alice White
Behr
Nearly identical
Northern Sky
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sea Weathered
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silver Dusk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mild Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Gray
#C3D0D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Gray 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 Cool Gray.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Gray have?
Cool Gray by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Gray are Kakelugn by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Serene Setting by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Serene Setting by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool Gray'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 Cool Gray?
Cool Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Cool Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.