Glidden Superhero Gray
PPG0993-5 · #838B92 · LRV ~25.4
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Superhero Gray (~99% proximity)Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5) is a dark cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.4 (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 (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Superhero Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
25.4 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG0993-5
HEX
#838B92
RGB
131, 139, 146
HSL
208°, 6%, 54%
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Superhero Gray FAQ
What undertone does Superhero Gray have?
Superhero Gray 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 Superhero Gray?
Superhero Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.4 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 Superhero Gray in other brands?
PPG: Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Blue Cashmere (M339), ~99% proximity; Behr: Overcast (PPU26-21), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (SW 6256), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (HGSW6256), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hearthstone (1601), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Gray (DEGR74), ~92% 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 Superhero Gray?
The HEX code of Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5) is #838B92, RGB 131, 139, 146. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.