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Glidden Steely Gaze

PPG0996-2 · #CDCCCA · LRV 60.4

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Cement Gray is a 99% match

Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2) is a light gray from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 60.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Cement Gray (99% match).

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LRV

60.4 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

PPG0996-2

HEX

#CDCCCA

RGB

205, 204, 202

HSL

40°, 3%, 80%

Family

Grays

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Steely Gaze FAQ

What undertone does Steely Gaze have?

Steely Gaze has no strong undertone: it reads as a light gray. 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 Steely Gaze?

Steely Gaze has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 60.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Steely Gaze in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Cement Gray (2112-60), 99%; PPG: Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Passive (SW 7064), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Passive (HGSW7064), 98%; Valspar: Bay Waves (4008-1A), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Cloud Computing (DEGR61), 97%; Behr: Rock Crystal (MQ3-28), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White (No. 228), 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 Steely Gaze?

The HEX code of Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2) is #CDCCCA, RGB 205, 204, 202. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.