Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Precipitation |
| SKU | PPG0997-4 |
| Hex | #AAACA8 |
| RGB | 170, 172, 168 |
| HSL | 90°, 2%, 67% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Precipitation
Precipitation sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Precipitation is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Valspar
Backdrop
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Precipitation within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AAACA8 in HSL space. Pair Precipitation with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Precipitation Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Precipitation from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0997-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Precipitation
The closest Behr equivalent of Precipitation is Cool Granite (PPF-39). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Behr is your counter, order Cool Granite and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Granite swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Precipitation
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ellie Gray (SW 7650), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Precipitation without repainting risk. See the full Ellie Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Precipitation
C2 Paint's nearest match is Monday Morning (C2-987), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Precipitation without repainting risk. See the full Monday Morning swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Precipitation
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Precipitation is Refinished (JG-118) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Refinished swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Precipitation
At Valspar, the closest color to Precipitation is Metropolis (4005-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Precipitation
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Precipitation is Silver Screen (DET591) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Precipitation
At Backdrop, the closest color to Precipitation is Nuevo (BD-NU) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Precipitation
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Precipitation. The nearest is Stormy Monday (2112-50) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Monday swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Precipitation
Kompozit has no exact twin of Precipitation. The nearest is Tin Man (0547) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Precipitation
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Precipitation. The nearest is Silverado Ranch (0421) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Precipitation
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Precipitation. The nearest is Payphone (434-3DB) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Payphone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Precipitation
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Precipitation. The nearest is Hardwick White (NO. 5) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Precipitation
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Precipitation — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 8.22). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0997-4 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →