Solitary State
At first glance, Solitary State belongs to the grey family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 57 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.
Hex
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57.00
Solitary State's Color Strip
Solitary State is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tornado and Gray Stone. 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.
Solitary State in Rooms
Follow Solitary State 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
Solitary State (PPG1009-3) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 57 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Solitary State — minimalist bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Solitary State (PPG1009-3) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
PPG Solitary State in a mid century home office
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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 industrial bedroom painted in Solitary State
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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 Solitary State by PPG
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1 Dining Room Photo
Solitary State (PPG1009-3) moves through 1 dining room image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. An LRV of 57 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Solitary State paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
The 1 mudroom image turn a grey swatch into something more spatial and expressive. An LRV of 57 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Solitary State paint in a classy mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Solitary State (PPG1009-3) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 57 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Solitary State
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1 Patio Photo
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let direct sun, reflected daylight and deep exterior shade and stone, timber, metal, textiles and greenery guide the final sample decision.
aesthetic patio featuring Solitary State by PPG
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1 House Photo
Solitary State (PPG1009-3) moves through 1 house image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. An LRV of 57 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Solitary State color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces, the most interesting quality of Solitary State (PPG1009-3) may be the way it responds to stone, timber, tile and metal finishes. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Solitary State — vintage kitchen
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (62 vs 57) makes Sourdough the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 57 vs 21, Solitary State is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 57, Horseradish is decisively the brighter choice.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 57), opening up a space where Solitary State encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Solitary State is a soft, warm, stormy gray with an ebony undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a living room area. Pair it with white trim.