Skipping Stone Grey 70YY 39/057 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ABA9A0, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ashford from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ABA9A0 · 70YY 39/057
Skipping Stone Grey
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Skipping Stone Grey Technical Profile
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Skipping Stone Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Skipping Stone Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSkipping Stone Grey
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAshford
Ashford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cape May Cobblestone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Downtown Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Distant Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wet Pavement
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dorian Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shark Fin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Promenade Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skipping Stone Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skipping Stone Grey
#ABA9A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skipping Stone Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skipping Stone Grey 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 Skipping Stone Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Skipping Stone Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skipping Stone Grey have?
Skipping Stone Grey 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 Skipping Stone Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skipping Stone Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skipping Stone Grey are Ashford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cape May Cobblestone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Simply Neutral by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Skipping Stone Grey'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 Skipping Stone Grey?
Skipping Stone Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Skipping Stone Grey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.