Looking for the best PPG paint colors? This category features in-depth color reviews, side-by-side comparisons, and designer-approved picks to help you choose with confidence. From soft neutrals to modern hues, you’ll find undertones, lighting tips, and practical advice for every room.
If you’ve been feeling a little bored by safe neutrals lately, you’re not alone. 2026 paint trends are officially moving away from playing it safe — and honestly, it’s about time. Homeowners are craving depth, warmth, and color that actually does something for a space. Not loud. Not trendy-for-five-minutes. Just rich, intentional shades that feel…
PPG Sharkskin (PPG1025-4) is a warm midtone greige with sandy undertones and an LRV of 40. It works beautifully in living spaces, bedrooms, and kitchens—especially when paired with marble countertops and warm white trim. This review covers how Sharkskin looks in different lighting conditions, its undertones, trim pairings, and curated color palettes, so you can…
Hi, it’s Cate here — your paint-obsessed friend who believes beige never went out of style (it just got a better wardrobe). Today, I’m walking you through my 10 favorite beige paint colors from PPG, complete with undertones, where to use them, and what to watch out for. Grab your wine — we’re going full…
If you’ve been searching for a dramatic gray that flirts with black but still lets a little softness shine through, Knight’s Armor PPG1001-6 might just steal your heart (and your walls). This shade is a deep, cool, chalkboard gray with a true black undertone—bold, moody, and sophisticated without being harsh. Think of it as the…
Let’s talk about PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7) — a paint color so bold and sophisticated, it practically wears a tuxedo to brunch. This is a dark, warm, bat black that brings instant drama and elegance to any space. It’s not one of those flat, lifeless blacks. Nope. This one’s rich, layered, and has depth. Whether…
If you’ve been lurking the paint aisles (don’t worry, I do too—it’s like Target, you never just “pop in”), you may have noticed PPG Ghost Writer PPG1007-3 sneaking its way into all the “I want a modern, sophisticated neutral” conversations. And for good reason. Ghost Writer is that just right balance of gray and beige—what…
I’m a sucker for a good greige; I don’t care if the trends say it’s outdated or not. I like what I like. And let me tell you—Stonehenge Greige PPG1024-5 is not your basic, flat, “builder beige” kind of shade. Nope. This one’s got layers. It’s saturated, it’s sophisticated, and it has just the right…
If you’ve been hunting for that “just right” neutral that feels warm without being yellow, calm without being boring, and versatile enough to slip into just about any design style, you might just fall head over heels for PPG Paints Toasted Almond PPG1097-3. This shade is a soft, neutral caramel white with a bronze undertone…
Choosing the perfect gray paint color is a little like choosing the right jeans—you think you’ve found the one, but under different lighting, it’s suddenly a whole different story. (Don’t worry, I’ve done the paint equivalent of a dressing room meltdown so you don’t have to.) Today, we’re diving into Elemental PPG1011-2, a light, cool…