Solitary State 1009-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C4C7C4, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tinsmith from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C4C7C4 · 1009-3
Solitary State
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Solitary State Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4C7C4
RGB196, 199, 196
Estimated LRV56.6
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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#C5C8C4
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#C4C8C6
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Fast As the Wind
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#C7CBC8
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Khaki Taupe
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#C7C8C4
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#C8C8C4
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#C8C8C5
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#C7C7C2
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#CBCCC9
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#C9C9C3
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Colors That Work With Solitary State
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solitary State
#C4C7C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solitary State
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solitary State Room Palettes
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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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Solitary State — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solitary State have?
Solitary State 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 Solitary State from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solitary State are Tinsmith by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Seersucker Suit by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fast As the Wind by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Solitary State'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 Solitary State?
Solitary State has a estimated lightness value of 56.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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