City Street
Often used for its versatile qualities, City Street remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#bab2ab
LRV
45.00
City Street's Color Strip
City Street is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between My Alibi and Winter's Nap. The strip spans from Steel Me at the lightest end to Sarsaparilla at the deepest. Strip PPG1018 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
City Street in Real Rooms
City Street has a medium-high LRV of 45 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in City Street changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
bold front door featuring City Street by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
City Street in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
PPG City Street in a minimalist home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, City Street suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A cozy bedroom painted in City Street
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1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, City Street can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
City Street — japandi bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, City Street is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
City Street paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
Using City Street on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
City Street paint in a traditional mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of City Street make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
City Street — minimalist kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, City Street is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
minimalist patio featuring City Street by PPG
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1 House Photo
Using City Street on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
City Street color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
City Street anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A mid century living room painted in City Street
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Coordinating Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 57 vs 45, Ostrich Feather is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 45, Lotus Petal is decisively the brighter choice.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 45), opening up a space where City Street encloses it.