Garrison Gray 1039-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7B8588, 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.
Ref. #7B8588 · 1039-5
Garrison Gray
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Garrison Gray Technical Profile
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Garrison Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garrison Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGarrison Gray
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLondon Road
London Road
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gothic Grey
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Academy Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Felted Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Scattered Showers
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Gray Pinstripe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
December Nights
Kilz
Very similar
Shadow Effect
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Legendary Gray
Behr
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garrison Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garrison Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garrison Gray are London Road by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gothic Grey by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Academy Gray by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Garrison Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.