Pinot Noir 13-18 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #605258, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Currant from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #605258 · 13-18
Pinot Noir
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pinot Noir Technical Profile
HEX Code#605258
RGB96, 82, 88
Estimated LRV9.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Pinot Noir
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pinot Noir
#605258
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#895F5C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pinot Noir
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pinot Noir 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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Pinot Noir — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pinot Noir have?
Pinot Noir by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Pinot Noir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pinot Noir are Sweet Currant by Valspar (a close digital match), Camelot by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Chocolate Raspberry by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pinot Noir'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 Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir has a estimated lightness value of 9.2, 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 Pinot Noir's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.