Special Delivery 1037-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A5B2B7, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yreka! from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A5B2B7 · 1037-3
Special Delivery
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Special Delivery Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5B2B7
RGB165, 178, 183
Estimated LRV43.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Special Delivery
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Special Delivery
#A5B2B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Special Delivery
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Special Delivery 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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Special Delivery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Special Delivery have?
Special Delivery 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 Special Delivery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Special Delivery are Yreka! by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Porch Ceiling by Behr (a close digital match), Stardew by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Special Delivery'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 Special Delivery?
Special Delivery has a estimated lightness value of 43.3, 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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