Soft Greyed Heather 10RB 24/081 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8A8495, LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Beauty from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A8495 · 10RB 24/081
Soft Greyed Heather
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Soft Greyed Heather Technical Profile
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Soft Greyed Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Greyed Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Greyed Heather
Very similar
Vista PaintGarden Beauty
Garden Beauty
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gentle Grape
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Haze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Horseshoe
Valspar
Very similar
Gothic Purple
Behr
Very similar
Soft Charcoal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dusked Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Violet Vibes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Greyed Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Greyed Heather
#8A8495
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Greyed Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Greyed Heather 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 Soft Greyed Heather.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Greyed Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Greyed Heather have?
Soft Greyed Heather by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Soft Greyed Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Greyed Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Greyed Heather are Garden Beauty by Vista Paint (a very close match), Gentle Grape by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Orchid Smoke by Kilz (a very close match) — the best options for getting Soft Greyed Heather'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 Soft Greyed Heather?
Soft Greyed Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Greyed Heather's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.