Plunge Pool 1029-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #656457, 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.
Ref. #656457 · 1029-7
Plunge Pool
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Plunge Pool Technical Profile
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Plunge Pool in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plunge Pool in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPlunge Pool
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAshton Grey
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cast Iron
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Olive Smudge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dark Olive
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eye of the Storm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
English Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Serpentine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Naturalism
Behr
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plunge Pool
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plunge Pool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plunge Pool 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 Plunge Pool.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plunge Pool in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plunge Pool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plunge Pool are Ashton Grey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cast Iron by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Olive Smudge by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Plunge Pool's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.