Rough Ride 1036-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7A8687, estimated LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shadow Effect from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #7A8687 · 1036-5
Rough Ride
23%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Rough Ride Technical Profile
HEX Code#7A8687
RGB122, 134, 135
Estimated LRV22.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Shadow Effect
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#788788
Close digital match
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#7E8788
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Colors That Work With Rough Ride
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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
Digital 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
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Rough Ride — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rough Ride have?
Rough Ride by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Rough Ride from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rough Ride are Shadow Effect by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gothic Grey by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Templeton Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rough Ride'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 Rough Ride?
Rough Ride has a estimated lightness value of 22.9, 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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