Gale Force 10-08 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BFC8C3, estimated LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grayed Wolf from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BFC8C3 · 10-08
Gale Force
56%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gale Force Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFC8C3
RGB191, 200, 195
Estimated LRV56.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
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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Compare alternatives to Gale Force
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Grayed Wolf
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#BEC6C0
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Pewter Tray
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#BDC5C0
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Quiet Cove
Vista Paint
#BCC7C3
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Silver Marlin
Benjamin Moore
#C1C9C2
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Dunn-Edwards
#BCC4BD
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Hirshfield's
#BAC5BE
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Copen Blue
Sherwin-Williams
#C2CCC4
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Adieu
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#B7C1BD
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Wild Arctic
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Colors That Work With Gale Force
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gale Force
#BFC8C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gale Force
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gale Force 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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Gale Force — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gale Force have?
Gale Force by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Gale Force from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gale Force are Grayed Wolf by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pewter Tray by Behr (a close digital match), Quiet Cove by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gale Force'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 Gale Force?
Gale Force has a estimated lightness value of 56.3, 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.
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