Lost At Sea 1040-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D9CA7, 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.
Ref. #8D9CA7 · 1040-5
Lost At Sea
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lost At Sea Technical Profile
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Lost At Sea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lost At Sea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLost At Sea
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBrookview
Brookview
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Evening Eclipse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Monument Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hamilton Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
In Good Taste
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coastline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Daphne
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Relaxing Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Winding River
Kilz
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lost At Sea
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Lost At Sea.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lost At Sea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lost At Sea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lost At Sea are Brookview by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Evening Eclipse by Valspar (a near-identical match), Monument Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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