Gray Heron 1033-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #89928A, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Traffic Grey A from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #89928A · 1033-5
Gray Heron
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gray Heron Technical Profile
HEX Code#89928A
RGB137, 146, 138
Estimated LRV27.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Gray Heron
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Heron
#89928A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Heron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Heron 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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Gray Heron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Heron have?
Gray Heron by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Gray Heron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Heron are Traffic Grey A by RAL (a close digital match), Creek Bend by Behr (a close digital match), Peaceful Glade by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gray Heron'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 Gray Heron?
Gray Heron has a estimated lightness value of 27.7, 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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Why Gray Heron's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.