Eastern Lighthouse works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 55 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #C7C4BC · 70YY 54/049
Eastern Lighthouse
55%LRV Value
Eastern Lighthouse Technical Profile
What color is PPG Eastern Lighthouse (70YY 54/049)? It's a light warm gray — hex #C7C4BC, LRV 55. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Eastern Lighthouse is Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cloud — a near-identical match on the wall, with Kilz Smoke Ring and Behr Titanium also close. At LRV 55, Eastern Lighthouse sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Eastern Lighthouse pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Eastern Lighthouse works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Eastern Lighthouse can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Eastern Lighthouse
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Cumulus Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoke Ring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Titanium
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Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
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Repose Gray
Sherwin-Williams
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Place of Dust
Vista Paint
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Cloud Cover
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Hidden Cove
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Colors That Work With Eastern Lighthouse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eastern Lighthouse
#C7C4BC
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 Eastern Lighthouse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eastern Lighthouse 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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Other PPG colors close to Eastern Lighthouse.
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Eastern Lighthouse — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Eastern Lighthouse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eastern Lighthouse are Cumulus Cloud by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Smoke Ring by Kilz (a near-identical match), Titanium by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Eastern Lighthouse's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Eastern Lighthouse?
Eastern Lighthouse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.3, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Eastern Lighthouse depends on the room. Here's how to choose.