Garrison Gray 1039-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7B8588, estimated LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is London Road from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #7B8588 · 1039-5
Garrison Gray
23%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Garrison Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B8588
RGB123, 133, 136
Estimated LRV22.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
London Road
Hirshfield's
#7F878A
Close digital match
Gothic Grey
Vista Paint
#7E8788
Close digital match
Academy Gray
Valspar
#778489
Close digital match
Felted Blue
Dutch Boy
#78868A
Close digital match
Scattered Showers
Sherwin-Williams
#7B8285
Close digital match
Squirrel Grey
RAL
#78858B
Close digital match
Gray Pinstripe
Benjamin Moore
#798282
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Kilz
#7C878E
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Shadow Effect
Dunn-Edwards
#788788
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Behr
#7F8384
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Farrow & Ball
#7C8E96
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#848A86
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Colors That Work With Garrison Gray
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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
Digital 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
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Garrison Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garrison Gray have?
Garrison Gray by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Garrison Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garrison Gray are London Road by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Gothic Grey by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Academy Gray by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Garrison Gray'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 Garrison Gray?
Garrison Gray has a estimated lightness value of 22.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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