Stone Mason Gray → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Valspar Stone Mason Gray (VR083C), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Stone Mason Gray
If you love Valspar Stone Mason Gray but need a PPG alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers PPG, your local store does not carry Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Stone Mason Gray (VR083C) is a medium greige with warm stone greige undertones. A warm greige with a natural stone quality. Deeper than Coastal Villa, lighter than Woodlawn Colonial Gray. Organic and earthy with enough gray to avoid reading as beige. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 50) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Stone Mason Gray and every PPG color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong PPG match for Stone Mason Gray. Transcend (PPG1025-4) comes in with a Delta E of 2.3, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Transcend is the closest PPG option. Very close match.
PPG Matches for Stone Mason Gray
Transcend is the closest PPG option. Very close match.
| Stone Mason Gray | Transcend | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 50 | 48 |
| Hex | #C5BFB5 | #C2BBB0 |
| Undertone | Warm Stone Greige | Warm Greige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Stone Mason Gray has warm stone greige undertones. A warm greige with a natural stone quality. Deeper than Coastal Villa, lighter than Woodlawn Colonial Gray. Organic and earthy with enough gray to avoid reading as beige.
Transcend has warm greige undertones. A warm, medium greige with balanced undertones. PPG's answer to the mid-depth greige category. More substantial than Whiskers, with real presence on the wall. Sophisticated and grounding.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Stone Mason Gray in Your Room
The stone quality is consistent and natural. In bright rooms, the gray component keeps it modern. In warm light, the earthy warmth emerges. A well-balanced neutral for any room.
Transcend in Your Room
Warm and balanced in all conditions. The greige quality reads as warm and organic. In bright rooms, the gray component keeps it modern. In warm light, the beige warmth emerges.
LRV and Brightness
Stone Mason Gray has an LRV of 50, while Transcend has an LRV of 48. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Stone Mason Gray
Valspar recommends Stone Mason Gray for: living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room, whole house. With an LRV of 50, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Transcend is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Transcend in the same rooms you planned for Stone Mason Gray.
Stone Mason Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Stone Mason Gray (VR083C) is Transcend (PPG1025-4) with a Delta E of 2.3, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Transcend is the closest PPG option. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Stone Mason Gray is a Valspar color with warm stone greige undertones and an LRV of 50. Transcend is a PPG color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 48. With a Delta E of 2.3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.3, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a PPG equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in PPG. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing PPG work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.