Fond Memory 1017-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8BCB7, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Milk from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C8BCB7 · 1017-3
Fond Memory
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fond Memory Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8BCB7
RGB200, 188, 183
Estimated LRV51.7
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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#C5B9B4
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#C7B9B3
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Colors That Work With Fond Memory
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fond Memory
#C8BCB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fond Memory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fond Memory 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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Fond Memory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fond Memory have?
Fond Memory 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 Fond Memory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fond Memory are Chocolate Milk by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Seagull Beach by Valspar (a close digital match), Dove Feather by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fond Memory'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 Fond Memory?
Fond Memory has a estimated lightness value of 51.7, 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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