Inverness Gray 1012-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCE3E2, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Subtle Touch from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCE3E2 · 1012-2
Inverness Gray
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Inverness Gray Technical Profile
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Inverness Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Inverness Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGInverness Gray
Nearly identical
BehrSubtle Touch
Subtle Touch
Behr
Nearly identical
Topsail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Emerald Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gray Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beluga Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Divine Inspiration
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Divine Inspiration
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cold Water
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Inverness Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inverness Gray
#DCE3E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inverness Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inverness Gray 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 Inverness Gray.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Inverness Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inverness Gray have?
Inverness Gray by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Inverness Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Inverness Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inverness Gray are Subtle Touch by Behr (a near-identical match), Topsail by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mountain Air by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Inverness Gray'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 Inverness Gray?
Inverness Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Inverness Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.