Gray paint color
Aria

A pale gray with a light, clean look
Aria gives walls a soft gray tone without much contrast. Try it with white trim, light oak, and darker furniture.
- Color family
- Gray
- Undertone
- Gray-blue
- Light reflectance
- 77 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- PPG Paints
Color & light
Color and lighting
Aria in daylight, shade, and warm light
Lightness
77 LRVA light shade that reflects plenty of light.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 227
- Green
- 228
- Blue
- 226
HSL
- Hue
- 90°
- Saturation
- 4%
- Lightness
- 89%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The gray looks very light and clear.
Cool or indirect light
Cool light brings out its gray-blue undertone.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps soften it toward off-white.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Aria in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Pale walls keep the wood bookcase and cream seating in focus.

Dining room
Pale gray walls complement the wood dining set and brass pendant.

Kitchen cabinets
Light gray cabinets work with pale counters and timber stools.

Bedroom
Pale walls complement blue bedding and the wood chest.

Home office
Light walls frame the wood desk and open shelving.

Bathroom
Pale walls contrast with the dark vanity beside the stone shower.
Exterior
See Aria on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Pale clapboard siding works with the gray roof and green borders.

Front door
The pale door blends with the light stone entrance.

Shutters & trim
Pale gray shutters frame windows among climbing greenery.

Fences & garden structures
Light fencing sits behind a timber bench and fern planting.

Stucco
Pale stucco contrasts with the wood entry and timber eaves.

Garage door
The light garage door blends with the facade beneath the metal canopy.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Aria
White and charcoal
White trim and a charcoal accent give Aria a clear edge.
- Aria1001-2 · Main color
- Delicate White1001-1 · Second color
- Black Magic1001-7 · Accent color
Warm neutrals
Add a warm beige alongside Aria and soft white.
- Aria1001-2 · Main color
- Gypsum1006-1 · Second color
- Transcend1079-4 · Accent color
Green and blue
Muted green and deep blue bring more color to Aria.
- Aria1001-2 · Main color
- Olive Sprig1125-4 · Second color
- Chinese Porcelain1160-6 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related gray shades from PPG Paints
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