Grey Nuance 90YY 55/049 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C5C5BC, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rippled Rock from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5C5BC · 90YY 55/049
Grey Nuance
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Grey Nuance Technical Profile
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Grey Nuance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grey Nuance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGrey Nuance
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sRippled Rock
Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Way
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Song
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Foggy London
Behr
Nearly identical
Aloof Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Smoke Ring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cloud Cover
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Notre Dame
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grey Nuance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grey Nuance
#C5C5BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grey Nuance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grey Nuance 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 Grey Nuance.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grey Nuance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grey Nuance have?
Grey Nuance by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Grey Nuance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grey Nuance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grey Nuance are Rippled Rock by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Winter Way by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silver Song by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grey Nuance'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 Nuance?
Grey Nuance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grey Nuance's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.