Plunge Pool 1029-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #656457, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ashton Grey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #656457 · 1029-7
Plunge Pool
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Plunge Pool Technical Profile
HEX Code#656457
RGB101, 100, 87
Estimated LRV12.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Plunge Pool
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plunge Pool
#656457
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B8F60
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plunge Pool
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plunge Pool Room Palettes
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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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Plunge Pool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plunge Pool have?
Plunge Pool 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 Plunge Pool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plunge Pool are Ashton Grey by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cast Iron by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Olive Smudge by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Plunge Pool'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 Plunge Pool?
Plunge Pool has a estimated lightness value of 12.6, 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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