Ref. #7B8588 · 1039-5
Garrison Gray
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Garrison Gray Technical Profile
What color is Garrison Gray? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #7B8588. Colors similar to Garrison Gray include Hirshfield's London Road, Vista Paint Gothic Grey, Valspar Academy Gray. Garrison Gray has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Garrison Gray creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Garrison Gray pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Garrison Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
London Road
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gothic Grey
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Academy Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Scattered Showers
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Gray Pinstripe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
December Nights
Kilz
Very similar
Taliesin Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garrison Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garrison Gray
#7B8588
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8590AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garrison Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garrison Gray 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 Garrison Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garrison Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garrison Gray have?
Garrison Gray by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Garrison Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are London Road by Hirshfield's (#7F878A), Gothic Grey by Vista Paint (#7E8788), Academy Gray by Valspar (#778489). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garrison Gray?
Garrison Gray has an LRV of 22.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garrison Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.