Life Lesson 1128-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C5CABE, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dynasty Celadon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C5CABE · 1128-3
Life Lesson
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Life Lesson Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5CABE
RGB197, 202, 190
Estimated LRV57.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Dynasty Celadon
Behr
#C7CBBE
Close digital match
Mellow Tune
Valspar
#C6CCC2
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Leaf .03
Colorhouse
#C9CDBF
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Gray Wisp
Benjamin Moore
#C0C7BC
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Florito
Dutch Boy
#C9CBBE
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Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
#CBD0C2
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Favored One
Vista Paint
#C1CABD
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#BEC5B6
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Silhouette
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#CBCDC4
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Mizzle
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#C0C2B3
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#BFCABD
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Colors That Work With Life Lesson
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Life Lesson
#C5CABE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Life Lesson
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Life Lesson Room Palettes
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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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Life Lesson — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Life Lesson have?
Life Lesson 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 Life Lesson from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Life Lesson are Dynasty Celadon by Behr (a close digital match), Mellow Tune by Valspar (a close digital match), Leaf .03 by Colorhouse (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Life Lesson'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 Life Lesson?
Life Lesson has a estimated lightness value of 57.8, 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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