Tawny Grey 45YY 51/105 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C7BEAC, estimated 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.
PPG · #C7BEAC · 45YY 51/105
Tawny Grey
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tawny Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7BEAC
RGB199, 190, 172
Estimated LRV51.9
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 Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Still Moment
Behr
#C8C0AE
Close digital match
Dry Mountains
Kilz
#C8BEAA
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Parsnip
Vista Paint
#C9C1AF
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Soft Stones
Valspar
#C5BBA8
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Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
#C9BEAB
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Tyler Gray
Benjamin Moore
#C6BFAE
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Naturel
Sherwin-Williams
#CBC0AD
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Phelps Putty
Hirshfield's
#C4BDAD
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Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
#CBC0AD
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Seagull Wail
Dunn-Edwards
#C7BDA8
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Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Colors That Work With Tawny Grey
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tawny Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Grey are Still Moment by Behr (a close digital match), Dry Mountains by Kilz (a close digital match), Parsnip by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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