Gristmill 1026-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A29371, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caraway Shield from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A29371 · 1026-5
Gristmill
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gristmill Technical Profile
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Gristmill in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gristmill in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGristmill
Nearly identical
ValsparCaraway Shield
Caraway Shield
Valspar
Nearly identical
Caraway
Behr
Nearly identical
Basket Weaving
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Palace Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rattan Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Batter'S Box
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Green Sleeves
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Highland Grass
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Winter Grass
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gristmill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gristmill
#A29371
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gristmill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gristmill 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 Gristmill.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gristmill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gristmill have?
Gristmill by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gristmill in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gristmill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gristmill are Caraway Shield by Valspar (a near-identical match), Caraway by Behr (a near-identical match), Brussels Sprouts by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gristmill'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 Gristmill?
Gristmill has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.7, 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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