Winter'S Blue Grey Sky 90BG 29/048 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8C959C, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Radiant Silver from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8C959C · 90BG 29/048
Winter'S Blue Grey Sky
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Winter'S Blue Grey Sky Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C959C
RGB140, 149, 156
Estimated LRV29.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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Colors That Work With Winter'S Blue Grey Sky
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter'S Blue Grey Sky
#8C959C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8587AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter'S Blue Grey Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter'S Blue Grey Sky 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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Winter'S Blue Grey Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter'S Blue Grey Sky have?
Winter'S Blue Grey Sky by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Winter'S Blue Grey Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter'S Blue Grey Sky are Radiant Silver by Behr (a close digital match), Blue Dusk by Behr (a close digital match), Overcast Day by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Winter'S Blue Grey Sky'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'S Blue Grey Sky?
Winter'S Blue Grey Sky has a estimated lightness value of 29.5, 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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