Boulder Creek
PPG Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. An LRV of 42 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
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42.00
Boulder Creek's Color Strip
Boulder Creek is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rabbit's Ear and Steeped Tea. The strip spans from In The Cloud at the lightest end to Dark Woods at the deepest. As part of strip PPG0999, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Boulder Creek in Rooms
Follow Boulder Creek from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Front Door Photo
Against hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim, Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 42 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
cottagecore front door featuring Boulder Creek by PPG
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1 Bedroom Photo
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) brings its greige character into a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 42 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A cozy bedroom painted in Boulder Creek
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1 Dining Room Photo
These 1 dining room image show how Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) can sit beside timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Boulder Creek paint in a elegant dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
Against tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures, Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 42 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Boulder Creek — coastal bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
1 home office image trace Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) through the transition between focused work and the rest of the home. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
PPG Boulder Creek in a neutral home office
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1 Mudroom Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Boulder Creek paint in a neutral mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) can change noticeably under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Boulder Creek — contemporary kitchen cabinets
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1 Living Room Photo
These 1 living room image show how Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Boulder Creek
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1 Patio Photo
The broad shift from bright afternoon to dusk can draw different notes from Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3). The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
mediterranean patio featuring Boulder Creek by PPG
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1 House Photo
Against roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim, Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 42 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Boulder Creek color — eclectic house inspiration
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 70 vs 42, Thin Ice is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 41), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Trim Color
At LRV 88 vs 42, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 42, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Boulder Creek is a soft, warm, snug greige with an ashen undertone. It is a perfect paint color for any space. Pair it with deep teal hues.