Sleeping Giant 1025-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #786D5E, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Groundbreaking from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #786D5E · 1025-6
Sleeping Giant
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sleeping Giant Technical Profile
HEX Code#786D5E
RGB120, 109, 94
Estimated LRV15.7
UndertoneNeutral
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Groundbreaking
Valspar
#786C5E
Close digital match
Smoked Oak Brown
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#786E61
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Exposed
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#786D60
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Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
#796F62
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#7D7061
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Hitching Post
Kilz
#796D61
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Sherwin-Williams
#74685A
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#7D6E5E
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#7D7363
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#827462
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Colors That Work With Sleeping Giant
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sleeping Giant
#786D5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#999D6C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sleeping Giant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sleeping Giant 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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Sleeping Giant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sleeping Giant have?
Sleeping Giant by PPG has a neutral 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 Sleeping Giant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sleeping Giant are Groundbreaking by Valspar (a close digital match), Olive Sawdust by Valspar (a close digital match), Smoked Oak Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sleeping Giant'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 Sleeping Giant?
Sleeping Giant has a estimated lightness value of 15.7, 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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