Winter Sky Grey 70BG 40/050 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A1ACB2, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pike's Peak Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1ACB2 · 70BG 40/050
Winter Sky Grey
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Sky Grey Technical Profile
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Winter Sky Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Sky Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWinter Sky Grey
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePike's Peak Gray
Pike's Peak Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marinescape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Twilight
Behr
Nearly identical
Payphone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sensual Silver
Kilz
Nearly identical
Granite Fog
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cystern
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stardew
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cystern
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Sky Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Sky Grey
#A1ACB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Sky Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Sky 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 Winter Sky Grey.
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 Sky Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Sky Grey have?
Winter Sky Grey 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 Sky Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Sky Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Sky Grey are Pike's Peak Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Solitude by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pilgrim Haze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Sky 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 Winter Sky Grey?
Winter Sky Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.3, 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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Why Winter Sky Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.