Heron Grey 20YY 37/094 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AEA293, estimated 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.
PPG · #AEA293 · 20YY 37/094
Heron Grey
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Heron Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEA293
RGB174, 162, 147
Estimated LRV36.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Heron Grey
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heron Grey
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Heron Grey 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Heron Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heron Grey are Morris Room Grey by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Breakwall by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Garden Wall by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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