Grand Canyon Tan 40YY 33/118 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A69C88, estimated 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.
PPG · #A69C88 · 40YY 33/118
Grand Canyon Tan
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Grand Canyon Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#A69C88
RGB166, 156, 136
Estimated LRV33.7
UndertoneNeutral
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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#A49B89
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#A59C85
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#A59C8C
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Colors That Work With Grand Canyon Tan
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grand Canyon Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grand Canyon Tan Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Grand Canyon Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grand Canyon Tan are Downtown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cole Stone by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blade of Grass by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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