PPG • PPG1023-2

Cool Concrete

Name: PPG Cool Concrete PPG1023-2
Brand: PPG

We've categorized Cool Concrete as a versatile and reflective paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#d9d0c1

LRV

63.00

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Light Reflectance Value

63.00

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Cool Concrete's Color Strip

Cool Concrete is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Oatmeal and Ashen. The strip spans from Oatmeal at the lightest end to Afternoon Tea at the deepest. Strip PPG1023 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

1Oatmeal 2Cool Concrete

3Ashen 4Desert Dune 5Stone Gray 6Clam Shell 7Afternoon Tea

Cool Concrete in Real Rooms

Cool Concrete has a high LRV of 63 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.

1 Home Office Photo

The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Cool Concrete provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.

PPG Cool Concrete in a scandinavian home office

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1 Dining Room Photo

The color Cool Concrete has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

Cool Concrete paint in a traditional dining room

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1 Bedroom Photo

There's a rhythmic quality to Cool Concrete in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

A organic modern bedroom painted in Cool Concrete

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1 Front Door Photo

A front door painted Cool Concrete makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

minimalist front door featuring Cool Concrete by PPG

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1 Bathroom Photo

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Cool Concrete holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Cool Concrete — japandi bathroom

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1 Mudroom Photo

The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Cool Concrete makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.

Cool Concrete paint in a coastal mudroom

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1 Patio Photo

Using Cool Concrete on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.

aesthetic patio featuring Cool Concrete by PPG

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1 Living Room Photo

When applied to living room walls, Cool Concrete creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

A traditional living room painted in Cool Concrete

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1 Kitchen Photo

Cool Concrete is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

Cool Concrete — earthy kitchen

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1 House Photo

On a traditional or historic home, Cool Concrete acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.