How Handsome 1040-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0AEB8, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Little Falls from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A0AEB8 · 1040-4
How Handsome
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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How Handsome in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to How Handsome in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHow Handsome
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLittle Falls
Little Falls
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fogged in
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hibernate
Valspar
Nearly identical
Twilight
Behr
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aleutian
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With How Handsome
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
How Handsome
#A0AEB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for How Handsome
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
How Handsome 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
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How Handsome — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does How Handsome have?
How Handsome 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 How Handsome in your own space before committing.
What colors match How Handsome from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to How Handsome are Little Falls by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fogged in by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Irogon Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting How Handsome'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 How Handsome?
How Handsome has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.2, 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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