Double Duty 1030-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #686858, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eye of the Storm from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #686858 · 1030-7
Double Duty
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Double Duty Technical Profile
HEX Code#686858
RGB104, 104, 88
Estimated LRV13.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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#686859
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Colors That Work With Double Duty
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Double Duty
#686858
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A9261
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Double Duty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Double Duty Room Palettes
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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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Double Duty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Double Duty have?
Double Duty 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 Double Duty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Double Duty are Eye of the Storm by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Castle Peak Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Eye of the Storm by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Double Duty'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 Double Duty?
Double Duty has a estimated lightness value of 13.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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