Glidden Burnished Blade
PPG0995-5 · #9E9F9E · LRV ~34.5
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Elemental Gray (~99% proximity)Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5) is a mid-tone gray from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 34.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Elemental Gray (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Burnished Blade in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
34.5 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
PPG0995-5
HEX
#9E9F9E
RGB
158, 159, 158
HSL
120°, 1%, 62%
Family
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Burnished Blade FAQ
What undertone does Burnished Blade have?
Burnished Blade has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Burnished Blade?
Burnished Blade has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Burnished Blade in other brands?
Behr: Elemental Gray (PPU26-06), ~99% proximity; PPG: Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Storm (AF-700), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Middle Gray (DEGR58), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Bedrock (SW 9563), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Worsted (No. 284), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Network Gray (HGSW7073), ~94% 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 Burnished Blade?
The HEX code of Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5) is #9E9F9E, RGB 158, 159, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.