Gray Stone
At first glance, Gray Stone belongs to the grey family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 47 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
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47.00
Gray Stone's Color Strip
Gray Stone is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Solitary State and Phoenix Fossil. The strip spans from Tundra Frost at the lightest end to Licorice at the deepest. Color strip PPG1009 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Gray Stone in Rooms
Follow Gray Stone 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 Bathroom Photo
Viewed across 1 bathroom image in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 47 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Gray Stone — modern luxury bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
Viewed across 1 home office image in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 47 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Gray Stone in a mid century home office
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1 Front Door Photo
1 front door image trace Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) through the threshold between the street and the interior. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
stylish front door featuring Gray Stone by PPG
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1 Dining Room Photo
Viewed across 1 dining room image in a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 47 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Gray Stone paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
Across 1 bedroom image, Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) meets gentle morning light and low evening lamps. An LRV of 47 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A moody bedroom painted in Gray Stone
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1 Living Room Photo
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) brings its grey character into a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. An LRV of 47 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A scandinavian living room painted in Gray Stone
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1 House Photo
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 47 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.
Gray Stone color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
1 patio image trace Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) through the broad shift from bright afternoon to dusk. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
rustic modern patio featuring Gray Stone by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
Against flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware, Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 47 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Gray Stone paint in a small mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 47 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants.
Gray Stone — industrial kitchen
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
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At LRV 47 vs 21, Gray Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
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Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 47), opening up a space where Gray Stone encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Gray Stone is a midtone, warm, stormy gray with an ebony undertone. It is a perfect paint color for all main walls, an accent wall or even just one side of a hallway. Pair it with white and showcase artwork or collections.