Double Duty 1030-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #686858, 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.
Ref. #686858 · 1030-7
Double Duty
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Double Duty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Double Duty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDouble Duty
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEye of the Storm
Eye of the Storm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Castle Peak Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eye of the Storm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cosmopolitan Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Eclipse
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
Mountain Olive
Behr
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Double Duty
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
Pure 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
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 Double Duty.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Double Duty in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Castle Peak Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Eye of the Storm by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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