Gale Force 10-08 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BFC8C3, 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.
Ref. #BFC8C3 · 10-08
Gale Force
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Gale Force in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gale Force in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGale Force
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGrayed Wolf
Grayed Wolf
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pewter Tray
Behr
Nearly identical
Quiet Cove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Marlin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ashwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lighthouse View
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Copen Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Adieu
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gale Force
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gale Force
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gale Force 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 Gale Force.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gale Force in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gale Force from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gale Force are Grayed Wolf by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pewter Tray by Behr (a near-identical match), Quiet Cove by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gale Force's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.