Behr Overcast
PPU26-21 · #858A8E · LRV ~25.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Superhero Gray (~97% proximity)Overcast (PPU26-21) is a dark cool gray from Behr with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.1 (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 Superhero Gray (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Overcast in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.1 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPU26-21
HEX
#858A8E
RGB
133, 138, 142
HSL
207°, 4%, 54%
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Overcast FAQ
What undertone does Overcast have?
Overcast is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Overcast in other brands?
PPG: Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hearthstone (1601), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Barometer (M259), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Gray (DEGR74), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Software (SW 7074), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), ~93% 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 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.