Universal Grey 00NN 62/000 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CFCED0, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Elegance from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CFCED0 · 00NN 62/000
Universal Grey
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Universal Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFCED0
RGB207, 206, 208
Estimated LRV62.0
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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#D0CFD0
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#D1D0D1
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#CFCFD0
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#CACACC
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#CCCDCE
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#D0D0D0
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#D5D4D6
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Violet Pearl
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#D4D0D1
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Sherwin-Williams
#CBC9C9
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A Touch of Gray
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#CAC8CB
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#D3CFCD
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Colors That Work With Universal Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Universal Grey
#CFCED0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Universal Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Universal 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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Universal Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Universal Grey have?
Universal Grey 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 Universal Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Universal Grey are Cool Elegance by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Clouded Vision by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cool Elegance by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Universal 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 Universal Grey?
Universal Grey has a estimated lightness value of 62.0, 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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