Flannel Pajamas 1043-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B8D98, estimated LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Heather from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8B8D98 · 1043-5
Flannel Pajamas
27%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Flannel Pajamas Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B8D98
RGB139, 141, 152
Estimated LRV26.8
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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Colors That Work With Flannel Pajamas
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flannel Pajamas
#8B8D98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9385AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flannel Pajamas
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flannel Pajamas Room Palettes
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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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Flannel Pajamas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flannel Pajamas have?
Flannel Pajamas 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 Flannel Pajamas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flannel Pajamas are Gray Heather by Behr (a very close match), Lilac Fields by Behr (a very close match), River Tour by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Flannel Pajamas'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 Flannel Pajamas?
Flannel Pajamas has a estimated lightness value of 26.8, 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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