Lost At Sea 1040-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D9CA7, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brookview from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8D9CA7 · 1040-5
Lost At Sea
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lost At Sea Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D9CA7
RGB141, 156, 167
Estimated LRV32.2
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 Familygray
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Brookview
Vista Paint
#8E9CA6
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Evening Eclipse
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#8E9CA6
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Monument Gray
Dutch Boy
#8B9BA5
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#8A99A4
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#8999A4
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Coastline
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#929EA9
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#899CAA
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Relaxing Blue
Behr
#899DAA
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Colors That Work With Lost At Sea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lost At Sea
#8D9CA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lost At Sea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lost At Sea 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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Lost At Sea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lost At Sea have?
Lost At Sea 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 Lost At Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lost At Sea are Brookview by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Evening Eclipse by Valspar (a close digital match), Monument Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lost At Sea'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 Lost At Sea?
Lost At Sea has a estimated lightness value of 32.2, 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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