Grey Nuance works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 55 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #C5C5BC · 90YY 55/049
Grey Nuance
55%LRV Value
Grey Nuance Technical Profile
What color is PPG Grey Nuance (90YY 55/049)? It's a light warm gray — hex #C5C5BC, LRV 55. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Grey Nuance is Hirshfield's Rippled Rock — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Winter Way and Benjamin Moore Silver Song also close. At LRV 55, Grey Nuance sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Grey Nuance pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Grey Nuance works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Grey Nuance can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Grey Nuance
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 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). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Grey Nuance's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Grey Nuance depends on the room. Here's how to choose.