Free Reign 1004-2 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D1CDCA, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Worsted from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1CDCA · 1004-2
Free Reign
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Free Reign Technical Profile
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Free Reign in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Free Reign in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFree Reign
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallWorsted
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grayish
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Angelica
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Modest Silver
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Lilac
Behr
Nearly identical
Santo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Translucency
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Queen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Free Reign
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Free Reign
#D1CDCA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Free Reign
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Free Reign 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Free Reign.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Free Reign — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Free Reign have?
Free Reign by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Free Reign in your own space before committing.
What colors match Free Reign from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Free Reign are Worsted by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Grayish by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Angelica by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Free Reign'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 Free Reign?
Free Reign has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Free Reign's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.