Grand Canyon Tan 40YY 33/118 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A69C88, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downtown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A69C88 · 40YY 33/118
Grand Canyon Tan
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grand Canyon Tan Technical Profile
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Grand Canyon Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grand Canyon Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGrand Canyon Tan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDowntown
Downtown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blade of Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sandy Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chic Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Sandy Bluff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Macramé Knot
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Herbal Wash
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Greyswood
Kilz
Very similar
Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grand Canyon Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grand Canyon Tan
#A69C88
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grand Canyon Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grand Canyon Tan 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 Grand Canyon Tan.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grand Canyon Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grand Canyon Tan have?
Grand Canyon Tan by PPG has a neutral 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 Grand Canyon Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grand Canyon Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grand Canyon Tan are Downtown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cole Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blade of Grass by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grand Canyon Tan'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 Grand Canyon Tan?
Grand Canyon Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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