Paint Color Lab Ghost Writer PPG 1007-3
PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of 48 and a warm yellow undertone, with a near-identical match in Sherwin-Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016).
- LRV
- 48light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #BCB7AD
- RGB
- 188, 183, 173
- CIE Lab
- 74.6 / -0.0 / 5.7D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Ghost Writer in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindful Gray SW 7016 | Sherwin-Williams | 48 | 0.0 | near-identical |
| Thunder BM AF-685 | Benjamin Moore | 47.58 | 0.5 | near-identical |
| Anew Gray SW 7030 | Sherwin-Williams | 47 | 1.9 | very close |
| Granite Dust Valspar 5006-1C | Valspar | 48.11 | 3.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Pashmina BM AF-100 | Benjamin Moore | 44.2 | 3.3 | close, visible side by side |
| Natural Gray Behr PPU18-10 | Behr | 53 | 3.4 | close, visible side by side |
| Perfect Taupe Behr PPU18-13 | Behr | 42 | 3.7 | close, visible side by side |
| Heritage Gray Valspar 7007-24 | Valspar | 60 | 5.2 | similar, clearly different |
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Ghost Writer on a wall
About Ghost Writer
PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) LRV and undertone
PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of 48, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a color reflects. At this level, Ghost Writer offers a middle ground between lighter wall colors and deeper grays, although actual brightness also depends on room lighting and surrounding finishes. Its color family is greige, a blend of gray and beige, with a calculated warm yellow undertone. That undertone can make the color appear warmer under some lighting conditions. In north-facing rooms, cooler daylight may emphasize its gray qualities, while warmer southern light can bring more attention to its yellow component.
PPG Ghost Writer in other brands
Several colors from other manufacturers have closely matching measurements. Sherwin-Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016) has an LRV of 48 and a ΔE of 0.0, indicating a near-identical measured color match. Benjamin Moore Thunder (AF-685) has an LRV of 47.58 and a ΔE of 0.5, also near-identical. Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray (SW 7030) measures LRV 47 with a ΔE of 1.9, making it a very close alternative. Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) has an LRV of 48.11 and a ΔE of 3.1, so the difference becomes more noticeable when samples sit side by side. Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) has an LRV of 44.2 and a ΔE of 3.3. These comparisons describe measured color differences, not guaranteed visual matches under every light source.
Lighter and darker PPG alternatives
For a lighter option, PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3) has an LRV of 60, twelve points above Ghost Writer. PPG Whirlwind (PPG1013-3), at LRV 53, offers a smaller increase in reflectance and belongs to the gray family with a neutral undertone. PPG Toasted Almond (PPG1097-3) has an LRV of 61 and belongs to the beige family with a warm yellow undertone. These lighter options can suit rooms where walls need to reflect more light. For a darker alternative, PPG Flagstone (PPG1001-4) has an LRV of 41, seven points lower, and a neutral gray profile. It may suit spaces where a deeper wall color is preferred. Test large samples on different walls before choosing, because daylight direction and artificial lighting can change perceived warmth and depth.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Ghost Writer.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from PPG's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with PPG. See how we measure colors.