Hush 1004-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C4BDBA, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C4BDBA · 1004-3
Hush
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hush Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4BDBA
RGB196, 189, 186
Estimated LRV51.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Natural Gray
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#C4BFBC
Close digital match
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#C9BFBD
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Through the Looking Glass
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#C1BDBD
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North Island
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#BDB6B2
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#BCB6B4
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#BCB8B6
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Colors That Work With Hush
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hush
#C4BDBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hush 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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Hush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hush have?
Hush 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 Hush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hush are Natural Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Gray Ashlar by Behr (a close digital match), Oyster Bay by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hush'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 Hush?
Hush has a estimated lightness value of 51.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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