Greige paint color
Shark

A light gray with a warmer edge
Shark is a pale warm gray with a subtle red undertone. White trim, natural wood, and cream upholstery keep the palette simple.
- Color family
- Greige
- Undertone
- Soft red
- Light reflectance
- 73 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- PPG Paints
Color & light
Color and lighting
Shark in daylight, shade, and warm light
Lightness
73 LRVA light shade that reflects plenty of light.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 223
- Green
- 220
- Blue
- 213
HSL
- Hue
- 42°
- Saturation
- 14%
- Lightness
- 85%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
It looks light, with a soft beige cast.
Cool or indirect light
The gray becomes more noticeable.
Warm evening light
Its warm side comes forward beside lamps.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Shark in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Warm pale walls complement the wood bookcase and neutral sofa.

Dining room
Pale walls leave the timber table and sideboard in focus.

Kitchen cabinets
Off-white cabinets work with the timber ceiling and pale counters.

Bedroom
Pale walls complement neutral bedding and the wood chest.

Home office
Warm pale walls frame a wood desk beside arched shelving.

Bathroom
Pale paint sits above stone tile and a dark wood vanity.
Exterior
See Shark on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Pale siding works with the timber porch and coastal planting.

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

Shutters & trim
Off-white shutters sit against stone and climbing plants.

Fences & garden structures
A pale garden wall backs the timber bench and green planting.

Stucco
Warm white stucco complements the terracotta roof and timber door.

Garage door
The pale garage door matches the white gabled surround.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Shark
White and charcoal
White trim and a charcoal accent give Shark a clear edge.
- Shark1006-2 · Main color
- Delicate White1001-1 · Second color
- Black Magic1001-7 · Accent color
Warm neutrals
Add a warm beige alongside Shark and soft white.
- Shark1006-2 · Main color
- Gypsum1006-1 · Second color
- Transcend1079-4 · Accent color
Green and blue
Muted green and deep blue bring more color to Shark.
- Shark1006-2 · Main color
- Olive Sprig1125-4 · Second color
- Chinese Porcelain1160-6 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
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