Fond Memory
At first glance, Fond Memory belongs to the grey family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 51 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
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Fond Memory's Color Strip
Fond Memory is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between First Kiss and Riveter Rose. The strip spans from Touchable at the lightest end to Chocolate Pretzel at the deepest. Strip PPG1017 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Fond Memory in Rooms
Follow Fond Memory 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 Bedroom Photo
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Fond Memory
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1 Bathroom Photo
These 1 bathroom image show how Fond Memory (PPG1017-3) can sit beside tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Fond Memory — vintage bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
Viewed across 1 home office image in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, Fond Memory (PPG1017-3) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 51 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Fond Memory in a moody home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, the most interesting quality of Fond Memory (PPG1017-3) may be the way it responds to timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Fond Memory paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light and hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim guide the final sample decision.
rustic modern front door featuring Fond Memory by PPG
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1 Kitchen Photo
Fond Memory (PPG1017-3) brings its grey character into a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces. An LRV of 51 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Fond Memory — bold kitchen
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1 House Photo
1 house image trace Fond Memory (PPG1017-3) through the façade’s movement through sun, shade and season. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Fond Memory color — mediterranean house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Viewed across 1 patio image in an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light, Fond Memory (PPG1017-3) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 51 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
industrial patio featuring Fond Memory by PPG
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1 Living Room Photo
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Fond Memory (PPG1017-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 51 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A contemporary living room painted in Fond Memory
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1 Mudroom Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Fond Memory (PPG1017-3) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Fond Memory paint in a earthy mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (51 vs 47) makes Fond Memory the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (57 vs 51) makes Ostrich Feather the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 51, Lotus Petal is decisively the brighter choice.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 51), opening up a space where Fond Memory encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Fond Memory is a soft, gray, baby beige with a red undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a lush bedroom. Pair it with darker brown and pink pillows.