Winter Cocoa PPG1000-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A1978B, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barnwood Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1978B · PPG1000-4
Winter Cocoa
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Cocoa Technical Profile
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Winter Cocoa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Cocoa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWinter Cocoa
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBarnwood Gray
Barnwood Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Greywood
Behr
Nearly identical
Shenandoah
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rain Barrel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pewter Tankard
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dusky Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Big Spender
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Art Museum
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Cocoa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Cocoa
#A1978B
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 Winter Cocoa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Cocoa 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 Winter Cocoa.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Cocoa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Cocoa have?
Winter Cocoa by PPG has a neutral 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 Winter Cocoa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Cocoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Cocoa are Barnwood Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Coastal Villa by Valspar (a near-identical match), Greywood by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Cocoa'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 Winter Cocoa?
Winter Cocoa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Cocoa's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.