Set In Stone
PPG Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. An LRV of 42 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#a0aeb8LRV
42.00
Set In Stone's Color Strip
Set In Stone is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Ocean Drive and Lost At Sea. The strip spans from Zen at the lightest end to Goblin at the deepest. As part of strip PPG1040, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Set In Stone in Rooms
Follow Set In 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 Bedroom Photo
1 bedroom image trace Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) through the slower pace of morning and night. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Set In Stone
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1 Front Door Photo
Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) brings its blue character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. An LRV of 42 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
mediterranean front door featuring Set In Stone by PPG
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1 Bathroom Photo
Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Set In Stone — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) can change noticeably under natural light, candles and pendant lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Set In Stone paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
In a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, the most interesting quality of Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) may be the way it responds to wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
PPG Set In Stone in a minimalist home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Set In Stone — vintage kitchen
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1 House Photo
These 1 house image show how Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Set In Stone color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
1 mudroom image place Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) in a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home. An LRV of 42 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Set In Stone paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
In a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, the most interesting quality of Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) may be the way it responds to upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A scandinavian living room painted in Set In Stone
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1 Patio Photo
Set In Stone (PPG1040-4) brings its blue character into an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light. An LRV of 42 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
industrial patio featuring Set In Stone by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
Alpaca Wool reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 42), opening up a space where Set In Stone encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 76 vs 42, Oatmeal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 88 vs 42, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Set in Stone is a midtone, gray, orchid blue with a violet undertone. It is a perfect paint color for an any wall, cabinets or repainted furniture. Pair it with lighter blue-gray trim.