Old Monterey Grey 30YY 33/047 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A29C95, estimated LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fashion Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A29C95 · 30YY 33/047
Old Monterey Grey
34%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Old Monterey Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#A29C95
RGB162, 156, 149
Estimated LRV33.6
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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Fashion Gray
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#A29C95
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Escarpment
Benjamin Moore
#A39E97
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Zenned Out
Dunn-Edwards
#A29E97
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Acier
Sherwin-Williams
#9E9991
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Cloudy Today
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#A49E94
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Dutch Boy
#A0998F
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Historic Monument
Kilz
#A39B96
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Aspen Gray
Valspar
#A29D93
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Cloudy Today
Hirshfield's
#A6A096
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Colors That Work With Old Monterey Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Monterey Grey
#A29C95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Monterey Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Monterey 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
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Old Monterey Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Monterey Grey have?
Old Monterey Grey 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 Old Monterey Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Monterey Grey are Fashion Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Escarpment by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Willow Creek by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Old Monterey 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 Old Monterey Grey?
Old Monterey Grey has a estimated lightness value of 33.6, 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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Why Old Monterey Grey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.