How popular is Ghost Writer?
Searches per month · USAbout 50 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “PPG Paints Ghost Writer” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Ghost Writer (1007-3) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Ghost Writer
Ghost Writer is a classic, medium-light beige with neutral undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 48 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Ghost Writer, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Ghost Writer
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1007-3
- Hex
- #BCB7AD
- RGB
- 188, 183, 173
- HSL
- 40, 10%, 71%
- CMYK
- 0, 3, 8, 26Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 74.6, -0.0, 5.7
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-ghost-writer
- LRV
- 48 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- beige
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.