Inverness Gray 1012-2 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCE3E2, estimated 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.
PPG · #DCE3E2 · 1012-2
Inverness Gray
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Inverness Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCE3E2
RGB220, 227, 226
Estimated LRV75.6
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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#DEE5E4
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Gray Sky
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#DEE6E6
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#D8E2E1
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#D9E3E1
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Cold Water
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#D9DFE0
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Borrowed Light
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Colors That Work With Inverness Gray
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Inverness Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inverness Gray are Subtle Touch by Behr (a close digital match), Topsail by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mountain Air by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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