Woodlawn 50GY 38/042 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A3A8A3, estimated LRV 38 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Unusual Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A3A8A3 · 50GY 38/042
Woodlawn
38%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Woodlawn Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3A8A3
RGB163, 168, 163
Estimated LRV38.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Woodlawn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Woodlawn
#A3A8A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Woodlawn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woodlawn Room Palettes
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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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Woodlawn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Woodlawn have?
Woodlawn by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Woodlawn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Woodlawn are Unusual Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sage Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Flipper by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Woodlawn'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 Woodlawn?
Woodlawn has a estimated lightness value of 38.4, 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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