Greycliffe 50GY 32/046 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #979C95, estimated LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seafoam Storm from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #979C95 · 50GY 32/046
Greycliffe
33%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Greycliffe Technical Profile
HEX Code#979C95
RGB151, 156, 149
Estimated LRV32.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Greycliffe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Greycliffe
#979C95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Greycliffe
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Greycliffe 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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Greycliffe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Greycliffe have?
Greycliffe 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 Greycliffe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greycliffe are Seafoam Storm by Valspar (a close digital match), Pussy Willow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Signal Grey by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Greycliffe'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 Greycliffe?
Greycliffe has a estimated lightness value of 32.5, 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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