Great Gray vs Humble Yellow

PPG
·
Jotun

Where Great Gray belongs to PPG's range, Humble Yellow is a Jotun color. Humble Yellow (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Great Gray (LRV 53), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.

Great Gray vs Humble Yellow Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

ΔE 7.2Noticeable difference

Color Details

Great Gray
PPG · PPG15-28
Hex#cbc1b4
LRV53.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG15-28
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Great Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
View Humble Yellow

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