Heron Grey 20YY 37/094 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AEA293, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morris Room Grey from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEA293 · 20YY 37/094
Heron Grey
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Heron Grey Technical Profile
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Heron Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heron Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHeron Grey
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMorris Room Grey
Morris Room Grey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Breakwall
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Garden Wall
Behr
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Antiquity
Kilz
Nearly identical
Quicksand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arid Plains
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Marsh
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Big Spender
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heron Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heron Grey
#AEA293
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heron Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heron Grey 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 Heron Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heron Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heron Grey have?
Heron Grey by PPG has a neutral 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 Heron Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heron Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heron Grey are Morris Room Grey by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Breakwall by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Garden Wall by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heron Grey'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 Heron Grey?
Heron Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heron Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.