Hush 1004-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C4BDBA, 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.
Ref. #C4BDBA · 1004-3
Hush
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hush Technical Profile
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Hush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHush
Nearly identical
BehrNatural Gray
Natural Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Oyster Bay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Through the Looking Glass
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
North Island
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
North Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Essential Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chocolate Milk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wintered Night
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Always Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hush
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Hush.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hush have?
Hush 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 Hush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hush are Natural Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Gray Ashlar by Behr (a near-identical match), Oyster Bay by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.