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Behr Letter Gray

PPU24-20 · #8F8F8B · LRV 27.3

Compare with other brands: PPG Phoenix Fossil is a 98% match

Letter Gray (PPU24-20) is a dark warm gray from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 27.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Phoenix Fossil (98% match).

Compare Letter Gray with other brands

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LRV

27.3 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPU24-20

HEX

#8F8F8B

RGB

143, 143, 139

HSL

60°, 2%, 55%

Family

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Letter Gray in other brands?

PPG: Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5), 98%; Glidden: Phoenix Fossil (PPG1009-5), 98%; Valspar: Four-Wheel Gray (V119-2), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Mushroom Caps (DESS38), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Summit Gray (SW 7669), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie (HGSW9163), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Secret (AF-710), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.