Light Drizzle 1033-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A7AEA5, 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.
Ref. #A7AEA5 · 1033-4
Light Drizzle
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Light Drizzle Technical Profile
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Light Drizzle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Drizzle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLight Drizzle
Nearly identical
ValsparGracious Gray
Gracious Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Slate Stone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pearl
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Woodsy Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Slate Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oyster Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Clouds
Behr
Nearly identical
Pebble Walk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stone Cold
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Drizzle
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Light Drizzle.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Drizzle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Drizzle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Drizzle are Gracious Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Slate Stone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pearl by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light Drizzle's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.