Ref. #7A8687 · 1036-5
Rough Ride
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rough Ride Technical Profile
What color is Rough Ride? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #7A8687. Colors similar to Rough Ride include Vista Paint Gothic Grey, Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray, Benjamin Moore Apollo Blue. Rough Ride has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Rough Ride creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Rough Ride 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Rough Ride
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rough Ride
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rough Ride
#7A8687
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rough Ride
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rough Ride 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 Rough Ride.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rough Ride — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rough Ride have?
Rough Ride by PPG has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Rough Ride from other brands?
The closest matches are Gothic Grey by Vista Paint (#7E8788), Templeton Gray by Benjamin Moore (#788787), Apollo Blue by Benjamin Moore (#778584). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rough Ride?
Rough Ride has an LRV of 22.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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