Tawny Grey 45YY 51/105 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C7BEAC, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Still Moment from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7BEAC · 45YY 51/105
Tawny Grey
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tawny Grey Technical Profile
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Tawny Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tawny Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTawny Grey
Nearly identical
BehrStill Moment
Still Moment
Behr
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Nearly identical
Parsnip
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Stones
Valspar
Nearly identical
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Tyler Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Naturel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Phelps Putty
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seagull Wail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tawny Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Grey
#C7BEAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Grey 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 Tawny Grey.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tawny Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Grey have?
Tawny Grey by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tawny Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tawny Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Grey are Still Moment by Behr (a near-identical match), Dry Mountains by Kilz (a near-identical match), Parsnip by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tawny Grey'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 Tawny Grey?
Tawny Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.9, 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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Why Tawny Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.