Polaris 10-04 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A0AEAD, estimated LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waterby from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A0AEAD · 10-04
Polaris
41%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Polaris Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0AEAD
RGB160, 174, 173
Estimated LRV40.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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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Compare alternatives to Polaris
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Waterby
Vista Paint
#A0ADAD
Close digital match
Kentucky
Benjamin Moore
#A4B1AF
Close digital match
Breezy
Sherwin-Williams
#A0AEAF
Close digital match
Dream Weaver
Valspar
#A3AFAC
Close digital match
Citadel Blue
Hirshfield's
#9EABAD
Close digital match
Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
Close digital match
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#A0ACAE
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Colors That Work With Polaris
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polaris
#A0AEAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polaris
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polaris 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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Polaris — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polaris have?
Polaris by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Polaris from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polaris are Waterby by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Kentucky by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mount Saint Anne by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Polaris'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 Polaris?
Polaris has a estimated lightness value of 40.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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