Driftwood Grey 50YY 33/065 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A29D92, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aspen Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A29D92 · 50YY 33/065
Driftwood Grey
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Driftwood Grey Technical Profile
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Driftwood Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Driftwood Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDriftwood Grey
Nearly identical
ValsparAspen Gray
Aspen Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rushing River
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fishing Net
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greyswood
Kilz
Nearly identical
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dusky Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moon Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Driftwood Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Driftwood Grey
#A29D92
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Driftwood Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Driftwood Grey 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 Driftwood Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Driftwood Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Driftwood Grey have?
Driftwood Grey by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Driftwood Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Driftwood Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Driftwood Grey are Aspen Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cloudy Today by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rushing River by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Driftwood Grey'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 Driftwood Grey?
Driftwood Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.9, 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Driftwood Grey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.