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Felted Wool

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Felted Wool remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#c3c4be

LRV

55.00

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Light Reflectance Value
55.00
Medium
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Felted Wool's Color Strip

Felted Wool is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Allegheny River and Fresh Granite. The strip spans from Allegheny River at the lightest end to Black Widow at the deepest. Strip PPG0997 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Felted Wool in Real Rooms

Felted Wool has a medium-high LRV of 55 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.

1 Front Door Photo

In a world of boring front doors, Felted Wool is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.

mediterranean front door featuring Felted Wool by PPG

mediterranean front door featuring Felted Wool by PPG

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1 Mudroom Photo

Felted Wool is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.

Felted Wool paint in a tiny mudroom

Felted Wool paint in a tiny mudroom

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1 Living Room Photo

Felted Wool provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

A cozy living room painted in Felted Wool

A cozy living room painted in Felted Wool

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1 House Photo

The way Felted Wool interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

Felted Wool color — eclectic house inspiration

Felted Wool color — eclectic house inspiration

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1 Patio Photo

In sun-drenched climates, Felted Wool 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.

boho patio featuring Felted Wool by PPG

boho patio featuring Felted Wool by PPG

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1 Kitchen Photo

Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Felted Wool provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.

Felted Wool — bold kitchen cabinets

Felted Wool — bold kitchen cabinets

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1 Bathroom Photo

In the bathroom, Felted Wool brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

Felted Wool — japandi bathroom

Felted Wool — japandi bathroom

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1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Felted Wool does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.

Felted Wool paint in a elegant dining room

Felted Wool paint in a elegant dining room

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1 Home Office Photo

Felted Wool 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.

unique home office featuring Felted Wool by PPG

unique home office featuring Felted Wool by PPG

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1 Bedroom Photo

In the context of a primary suite, Felted Wool 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 moody bedroom painted in Felted Wool

A moody bedroom painted in Felted Wool

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Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#c3c4be
RGB195, 196, 190
HSL70° 5% 76%
CIE LabL: 78.9 a: -1.4 b: 2.9
XYZX: 51.54 Y: 54.80 Z: 56.57
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