Early Evening 1006-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CAC7BF, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Repose Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC7BF · 1006-3
Early Evening
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Early Evening Technical Profile
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Early Evening in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Early Evening in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEarly Evening
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRepose Gray
Repose Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Antique Sterling
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gratifying Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Apparition
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cloud Cover
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Notre Dame
Valspar
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Early Evening
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Evening
#CAC7BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Evening 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 Early Evening.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Early Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Evening have?
Early Evening 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 Early Evening in your own space before committing.
What colors match Early Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Evening are Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Antique Sterling by Kilz (a near-identical match), Smoke Ring by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Early Evening'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 Early Evening?
Early Evening has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.2, 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 Early Evening's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.