Gray Beige → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for PPG Gray Beige (PPG1024-5), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Gray Beige
If you love PPG Gray Beige but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Gray Beige (PPG1024-5) is a medium-dark greige with warm deep greige undertones. A warm, deep greige with earthy undertones. PPG's answer to the medium-depth greige trend. More substantial than Transcend, with grounding warmth that makes rooms feel anchored. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 32) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Gray Beige and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) with a Delta E of 3.4, which is a "good match" level match. Intellectual Gray is the closest SW match. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Gray Beige
Intellectual Gray is the closest SW match.
| Gray Beige | Intellectual Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 32 | 36 |
| Hex | #AAA398 | #B1ABA2 |
| Undertone | Warm Deep Greige | Warm Greige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Gray Beige has warm deep greige undertones. A warm, deep greige with earthy undertones. PPG's answer to the medium-depth greige trend. More substantial than Transcend, with grounding warmth that makes rooms feel anchored.
Intellectual Gray has warm greige undertones. A rich medium greige with warm earthy undertones. Grounding and sophisticated.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Gray Beige in Your Room
The warm greige is rich and grounding. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm, earthy neutral. In dim rooms, the depth provides cozy intimacy.
Intellectual Gray in Your Room
Warm and substantial. Reads as a rich greige with presence.
LRV and Brightness
Gray Beige has an LRV of 32, while Intellectual Gray has an LRV of 36. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Gray Beige
PPG recommends Gray Beige for: living room, dining room, accent wall, office, bedroom. With an LRV of 32, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Intellectual Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, accent wall, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Intellectual Gray in the same rooms you planned for Gray Beige.
Gray Beige in Other Brands
Looking for Gray Beige equivalents in other brands besides Sherwin Williams? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Gray Beige (PPG1024-5) is Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) with a Delta E of 3.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Intellectual Gray is the closest SW match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Gray Beige is a PPG color with warm deep greige undertones and an LRV of 32. Intellectual Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 36. With a Delta E of 3.4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.