Early Evening 1006-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CAC7BF, estimated 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.
PPG · #CAC7BF · 1006-3
Early Evening
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Early Evening Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAC7BF
RGB202, 199, 191
Estimated LRV57.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Repose Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#CCC9C0
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Antique Sterling
Kilz
#CBC9C2
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Gratifying Gray
Behr
#CBC9C0
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Apparition
Benjamin Moore
#CDC9BF
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Cloud Cover
Dunn-Edwards
#CBCAC2
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Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
#CDC7BD
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Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
#C8C3BC
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Place of Dust
Vista Paint
#C7C4BF
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Notre Dame
Valspar
#C9C9C3
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Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
#CBC7C2
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Stone .04
Colorhouse
#C9CABD
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Colors That Work With Early Evening
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Early Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Evening are Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Antique Sterling by Kilz (a close digital match), Smoke Ring by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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