Light Drizzle 1033-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A7AEA5, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gracious Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A7AEA5 · 1033-4
Light Drizzle
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Light Drizzle Technical Profile
HEX Code#A7AEA5
RGB167, 174, 165
Estimated LRV41.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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#A6ABA1
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Slate Stone
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#AAB2AA
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Pearl
Benjamin Moore
#A8B1AA
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Woodsy Gray
Dutch Boy
#ADB1A7
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Slate Stone
Hirshfield's
#ACB4AC
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Oyster Bay
Sherwin-Williams
#AEB3A9
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Silver Clouds
Behr
#A6AAA2
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Colors That Work With Light Drizzle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Drizzle
#A7AEA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD90
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Drizzle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Drizzle 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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Light Drizzle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Drizzle have?
Light Drizzle by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Light Drizzle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Drizzle are Gracious Gray by Valspar (a close digital match), Slate Stone by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pearl by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Light Drizzle'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 Light Drizzle?
Light Drizzle has a estimated lightness value of 41.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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