Gristmill
At first glance, Gristmill belongs to the beige family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 29 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
#a29371LRV
29.00
Gristmill's Color Strip
Gristmill is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Karma and Bronze Statue. The strip spans from Namaste at the lightest end to Hip Waders at the deepest. Strip PPG1026 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Gristmill in Rooms
Follow Gristmill 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 Home Office Photo
Against wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating, Gristmill (PPG1026-5) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 29 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Gristmill in a neutral home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Against timber, table linen, glass and artwork, Gristmill (PPG1026-5) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 29 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Gristmill paint in a minimalist dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Across 1 front door image, Gristmill (PPG1026-5) meets direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. An LRV of 29 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
rustic modern front door featuring Gristmill by PPG
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1 Bedroom Photo
Gristmill (PPG1026-5) moves through 1 bedroom image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. An LRV of 29 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A moody bedroom painted in Gristmill
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1 Bathroom Photo
1 bathroom image trace Gristmill (PPG1026-5) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. The beige, greige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Gristmill — minimalist bathroom
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1 Patio Photo
Gristmill (PPG1026-5) moves through 1 patio image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. An LRV of 29 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Gristmill by PPG
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1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image trace Gristmill (PPG1026-5) through the room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm. The beige, greige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A scandinavian living room painted in Gristmill
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home, the most interesting quality of Gristmill (PPG1026-5) may be the way it responds to flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. The beige, greige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Gristmill paint in a small mudroom
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1 House Photo
Against roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim, Gristmill (PPG1026-5) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 29 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Gristmill color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
Across 1 kitchen image, Gristmill (PPG1026-5) meets daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. An LRV of 29 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Gristmill — modern luxury kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (29 vs 21) makes Gristmill the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 29, Horseradish is decisively the brighter choice.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 29), opening up a space where Gristmill encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Gristmill is a saturated, neutral, sage green with an avocado undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a transitional or craftsman-style kitchen. Pair it with a copper tin ceiling to enhance the color in this area.