Evening Shadow 30BB 21/056 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #797E89, estimated LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Tint from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #797E89 · 30BB 21/056
Evening Shadow
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Evening Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#797E89
RGB121, 126, 137
Estimated LRV20.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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#797E8A
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#7A818D
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Nuts and Bolts
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#7C7F86
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#767C84
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#777F86
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#7C7D82
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#737C84
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Colors That Work With Evening Shadow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Evening Shadow
#797E89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Evening Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Evening Shadow 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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Evening Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Evening Shadow have?
Evening Shadow by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Evening Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Evening Shadow are Slate Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Slate Tint by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Nuts and Bolts by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Evening Shadow'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 Evening Shadow?
Evening Shadow has a estimated lightness value of 20.8, 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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