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Ref. #C8CBC8 · PPG0994-2

Pittsburgh Gray

59%LRV Value
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Pittsburgh Gray reads as crisp and architectural — strong in modern spaces, with natural fixed elements (chrome, stone, glass), or as a quiet anchor. At LRV 59 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a cozy, warm room — cool neutrals can feel sterile under warm bulbs or in low light.

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Pittsburgh Gray Technical Profile

What color is PPG Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2)? It's a light cool gray — hex #C8CBC8, LRV 59. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Pittsburgh Gray is Behr Fast As the Wind — a near-identical match on the wall, with Sherwin-Williams Tinsmith and Vista Paint Nomadic Travels also close. At LRV 59, Pittsburgh Gray sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a cool neutral, Pittsburgh Gray pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. As a lighter neutral, Pittsburgh Gray works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Pittsburgh Gray can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.

HEX Code#C8CBC8
RGB200, 203, 200
LRV59.2
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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Colors Similar to Pittsburgh Gray

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Fast As the Wind

Behr

Nearly identical

Tinsmith

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Nomadic Travels

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Perspectivereg

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Nomadic Travels

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Moon Beam

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Khaki Taupe

Kilz

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Skylight

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Pittsburgh Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pittsburgh Gray

#C8CBC8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD99

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Filtered Shade

Complement

Destiny

Pittsburgh Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Clover Leaf

Pop

Asparagus

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Evening Emerald

Pop

Mulberry Bush

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Royal Iris

Pop

Mulberry Bush

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Pittsburgh Gray.

Allegheny River

PPG · PPG0997-1

#D0CFCB

Urban Grey

PPG · 50RR 54/018

#C7C2C4

Silver Reflection

PPG · 50BG 54/017

#C0C4C6

Universal Grey

PPG · 00NN 62/000

#CFCED0

Train

PPG · PPG0993-2

#BFC3C6

Polished Limestone

PPG · 90YY 63/044

#D3D2CA

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Pittsburgh Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What colors match Pittsburgh Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pittsburgh Gray are Fast As the Wind by Behr (a near-identical match), Tinsmith by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Nomadic Travels by Vista Paint (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Pittsburgh Gray's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pittsburgh Gray?
Pittsburgh Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.

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