Night Sky Grey 90BG 25/079 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7D8A96, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cold Steel from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D8A96 · 90BG 25/079
Night Sky Grey
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Night Sky Grey Technical Profile
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Night Sky Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Night Sky Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNight Sky Grey
Nearly identical
BehrCold Steel
Cold Steel
Behr
Nearly identical
Porpoise Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Cornflower Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Bachelor Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Storm Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mirador
Vista Paint
Very similar
Telegrey 2
RAL
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mica Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ocean Storms
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Illusionary
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Sky Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Sky Grey
#7D8A96
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Sky Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Sky Grey 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 Night Sky Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Sky Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Sky Grey have?
Night Sky Grey 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 Night Sky Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Night Sky Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Night Sky Grey are Cold Steel by Behr (a near-identical match), Forever Denim by Behr (a near-identical match), Porpoise Gray by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Night Sky Grey'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 Night Sky Grey?
Night Sky Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Night Sky Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.