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Train begins as a blue color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. An LRV of 54 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.

LRV

54.00

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Light Reflectance Value
54.00
Medium
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Train's Color Strip

Train is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Peregrine and Gosling Gray. The strip spans from Peregrine at the lightest end to Moody Sky at the deepest. As part of strip PPG0993, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

Train in Rooms

Follow Train 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

These 1 bathroom image show how Train (PPG0993-2) can sit beside tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

Train paint color in a minimalist bathroom

Train paint color in a minimalist bathroom

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1 Bedroom Photo

Viewed across 1 bedroom image in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat, Train (PPG0993-2) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 54 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Train on the walls of a cozy bedroom

Train on the walls of a cozy bedroom

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1 Dining Room Photo

In a gathering space that can move from daylight to ceremony, the most interesting quality of Train (PPG0993-2) may be the way it responds to timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

A art deco dining room with Train painted walls

A art deco dining room with Train painted walls

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1 Front Door Photo

Train (PPG0993-2) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Train wall color — mediterranean front door

Train wall color — mediterranean front door

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1 House Photo

Against roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim, Train (PPG0993-2) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 54 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Train as a wall paint in a transitional house

Train as a wall paint in a transitional house

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1 Home Office Photo

In a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, the most interesting quality of Train (PPG0993-2) 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.

industrial home office with Train on the walls

industrial home office with Train on the walls

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1 Kitchen Photo

Train (PPG0993-2) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 54 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.

Train paint color in a vintage kitchen cabinets

Train paint color in a vintage kitchen cabinets

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1 Living Room Photo

Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Train (PPG0993-2) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 54 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Train on the walls of a cozy living room

Train on the walls of a cozy living room

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1 Mudroom Photo

Against flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware, Train (PPG0993-2) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 54 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

A small mudroom with Train painted walls

A small mudroom with Train painted walls

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1 Patio Photo

Train (PPG0993-2) can change noticeably under direct sun, reflected daylight and deep exterior shade. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Train wall color — wabi-sabi patio

Train wall color — wabi-sabi patio

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Expert Perspectives

Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.

Coordinating Colors

Thin Ice
Thin Ice
Train
Train
Thin Ice vs Train
PPG
Thin Ice
PPG1001-3 · LRV 70
PPG
Train
PPG0993-2 · LRV 54

At LRV 70 vs 54, Thin Ice is decisively the brighter choice.

Flagstone
Flagstone
Train
Train
Flagstone vs Train
PPG
Flagstone
PPG1001-4 · LRV 41
PPG
Train
PPG0993-2 · LRV 54

At LRV 54 vs 41, Train is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Delicate White
Delicate White
Train
Train
Delicate White vs Train
PPG
Delicate White
PPG1001-1 · LRV 88
PPG
Train
PPG0993-2 · LRV 54

At LRV 88 vs 54, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.

Aria
Aria
Train
Train
Aria vs Train
PPG
Aria
PPG1001-2 · LRV 77
PPG
Train
PPG0993-2 · LRV 54

At LRV 77 vs 54, Aria is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

RGB191, 195, 198
HSL206° 6% 76%
CIE LabL: 78.6 a: -0.8 b: -2.0
XYZX: 51.19 Y: 54.18 Z: 61.18
StripPPG0993 pos. 2

Manufacturer description

Train is a light, cool, true gray with a celestial undertone. It is a perfect paint color for a calming area in any room. Pair it with dark wood furniture.

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