Mercurial
Mercurial begins as a greige color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. An LRV of 44 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#b6b0a9LRV
44.00
Mercurial's Color Strip
Mercurial is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Early Evening and So Sublime. The strip spans from Gypsum at the lightest end to Metropolis at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1006 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Mercurial in Rooms
Follow Mercurial from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Home Office Photo
Viewed across 1 home office image in a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, Mercurial (PPG1006-4) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 44 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Mercurial in a neutral home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let window light, mirrors and focused task lighting and tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures guide the final sample decision.
Mercurial — coastal bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Mercurial (PPG1006-4) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Mercurial paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image place Mercurial (PPG1006-4) in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. An LRV of 44 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A elegant living room painted in Mercurial
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1 House Photo
Across 1 house image, Mercurial (PPG1006-4) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. An LRV of 44 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Mercurial color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
1 kitchen image place Mercurial (PPG1006-4) in a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces. An LRV of 44 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Mercurial — earthy kitchen cabinets
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1 Patio Photo
These 1 patio image show how Mercurial (PPG1006-4) can sit beside stone, timber, metal, textiles and greenery. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
coastal patio featuring Mercurial by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
Across 1 mudroom image, Mercurial (PPG1006-4) meets doorway light and the softer illumination of an internal passage. An LRV of 44 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Mercurial paint in a neutral mudroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
1 bedroom image trace Mercurial (PPG1006-4) through the slower pace of morning and night. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Mercurial — cozy bedroom
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1 Front Door Photo
The threshold between the street and the interior can draw different notes from Mercurial (PPG1006-4). The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A stylish front door painted in Mercurial
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Expert Perspectives
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Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Mercurial is a midtone, warm, tree bark gray with a cocoa brown undertone. It is a perfect paint color for main walls or accent walls. Pair it with neutral blue tones to bring out the best in both colors.