Pittsburgh Gray PPG0994-2 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8CBC8, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fast As the Wind from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C8CBC8 · PPG0994-2
Pittsburgh Gray
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pittsburgh Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8CBC8
RGB200, 203, 200
Estimated LRV59.2
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
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fast As the Wind
Behr
#C7CBC8
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Tinsmith
Sherwin-Williams
#C5C8C4
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Nomadic Travels
Vista Paint
#CBCECC
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Perspectivereg
Benjamin Moore
#CCCECB
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Nomadic Travels
Hirshfield's
#CACECC
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Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
#CBCCC9
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Khaki Taupe
Kilz
#C7C8C4
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Cold Embrace
Dunn-Edwards
#C8C8C5
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Bay Waves
Valspar
#CED1D0
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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#C1CDCD
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Colors That Work With Pittsburgh Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pittsburgh Gray
#C8CBC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pittsburgh Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pittsburgh Gray 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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Pittsburgh Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pittsburgh Gray have?
Pittsburgh Gray 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 Pittsburgh Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pittsburgh Gray are Fast As the Wind by Behr (a close digital match), Tinsmith by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Nomadic Travels by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pittsburgh Gray'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 Pittsburgh Gray?
Pittsburgh Gray has a estimated lightness value of 59.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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