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Behr Overcast

PPU26-21 · #858A8E · LRV 25.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Superhero Gray is a 97% match

Overcast (PPU26-21) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 25.1 (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 Superhero Gray (97% match).

Compare Overcast with other brands

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LRV

25.1 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPU26-21

HEX

#858A8E

RGB

133, 138, 142

HSL

207°, 4%, 54%

Family

Grays

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Overcast FAQ

What undertone does Overcast have?

Overcast is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Overcast?

Overcast has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.1 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 Overcast in other brands?

PPG: Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Hearthstone (1601), 97%; Glidden: Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5), 96%; Valspar: Barometer (M259), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Gray (DEGR74), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Software (SW 7074), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), 93%. 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 Overcast?

The HEX code of Overcast (PPU26-21) is #858A8E, RGB 133, 138, 142. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.