Grey Birch 60YY 51/101 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C4BFAC, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serene Thought from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C4BFAC · 60YY 51/101
Grey Birch
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Grey Birch Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4BFAC
RGB196, 191, 172
Estimated LRV52.0
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 Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Grey Birch
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
#C5C0AC
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Dave's Den
Hirshfield's
#C3BFAE
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Senora Gray
Benjamin Moore
#C1BCAA
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Organic Field
Behr
#C6C1AC
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Grassland
Sherwin-Williams
#C1BCA7
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Cathedral Spire
Dutch Boy
#C1BCA7
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Dave’s Den
Vista Paint
#C1BEAD
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Nourish .02
Colorhouse
#C5C2AF
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Greyed
Valspar
#C9C4B2
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Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Dry Mountains
Kilz
#C8BEAA
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Farrow & Ball
#C9BEAB
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Colors That Work With Grey Birch
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grey Birch
#C4BFAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grey Birch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grey Birch 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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Grey Birch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grey Birch have?
Grey Birch by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Grey Birch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grey Birch are Serene Thought by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dave's Den by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Senora Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Grey Birch'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 Grey Birch?
Grey Birch has a estimated lightness value of 52.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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