Song Sparrow 30YY 39/041 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ADA8A2, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moleskin from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADA8A2 · 30YY 39/041
Song Sparrow
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Song Sparrow Technical Profile
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Song Sparrow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Song Sparrow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSong Sparrow
Nearly identical
BehrMoleskin
Moleskin
Behr
Nearly identical
Rocky Bluffs
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hibernate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Comfort Zone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Smoky Wings
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Museum Piece
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Quarry Lane
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Smoky Wings
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Song Sparrow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Song Sparrow
#ADA8A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Song Sparrow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Song Sparrow 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 Song Sparrow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Song Sparrow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Song Sparrow have?
Song Sparrow 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 Song Sparrow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Song Sparrow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Song Sparrow are Moleskin by Behr (a near-identical match), Rocky Bluffs by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hibernate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Song Sparrow'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 Song Sparrow?
Song Sparrow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Song Sparrow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.