Behr Letter Gray
PPU24-20 · #8F8F8B · LRV ~27.3
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Phoenix Fossil (~98% proximity)Letter Gray (PPU24-20) is a dark warm gray from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Phoenix Fossil (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Letter Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
27.3 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPU24-20
HEX
#8F8F8B
RGB
143, 143, 139
HSL
60°, 2%, 55%
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Letter Gray FAQ
What undertone does Letter Gray have?
Letter Gray is a dark warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Letter Gray?
Letter Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Letter Gray in other brands?
PPG: Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Four-Wheel Gray (V119-2), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Mushroom Caps (DESS38), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Summit Gray (SW 7669), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie (HGSW9163), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Secret (AF-710), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Letter Gray?
The HEX code of Letter Gray (PPU24-20) is #8F8F8B, RGB 143, 143, 139. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.