Pine Crush 1028-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B7B8A5, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is October Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B7B8A5 · 1028-3
Pine Crush
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pine Crush Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7B8A5
RGB183, 184, 165
Estimated LRV47.1
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
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Pine Crush
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
October Mist
Benjamin Moore
#B7B9A6
Close digital match
Softened Green
Sherwin-Williams
#BBBCA7
Close digital match
Vert de Terre
Farrow & Ball
#BABBA5
Close digital match
Turtle Trail
Dunn-Edwards
#B6B5A0
Close digital match
Court Green
Behr
#B8B6A1
Close digital match
Light Patina
Valspar
#B8BBAC
Close digital match
Fiorito
Vista Paint
#BFBFAE
Similar digital color
Fiorito
Hirshfield's
#BFBFAF
Similar digital color
Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
#BCBAAB
Similar digital color
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
#C5C2AF
Similar digital color
Pebble Grey
RAL
#B8B799
Similar digital color
Loden Frost
Kilz
#BEC5B6
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Pine Crush
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pine Crush
#B7B8A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pine Crush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pine Crush 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 Pine Crush.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pine Crush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pine Crush have?
Pine Crush 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 Pine Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pine Crush are October Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Softened Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Vert de Terre by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pine Crush'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 Pine Crush?
Pine Crush has a estimated lightness value of 47.1, 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.
Explore More with Pine Crush
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pine Crush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.