Pearl Light Grey 9022 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #9C9C9C, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sleepy Kitten from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C9C9C · 9022
Pearl Light Grey
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pearl Light Grey Technical Profile
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Pearl Light Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pearl Light Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALPearl Light Grey
Nearly identical
ValsparSleepy Kitten
Sleepy Kitten
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smoky Tone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Middle Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gateway Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Smoky Tone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Burnished Blade
PPG
Nearly identical
Sterling Silver
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lavender Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bedrock
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Padlock Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pearl Light Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl Light Grey
#9C9C9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl Light Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl Light 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Pearl Light 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.
Pearl Light Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl Light Grey have?
Pearl Light Grey by RAL 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 Pearl Light Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pearl Light Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearl Light Grey are Sleepy Kitten by Valspar (a near-identical match), Smoky Tone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Middle Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pearl Light 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 Pearl Light Grey?
Pearl Light Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.2, 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 Pearl Light Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.