Glidden Summer Shadow
PPG0996-7 · #5E5E5D · LRV ~11.2
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Asphalt Gray (~100% proximity)Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7) is a deep gray from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Asphalt Gray (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
11.2 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
PPG0996-7
HEX
#5E5E5D
RGB
94, 94, 93
HSL
60°, 1%, 37%
Family
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Summer Shadow FAQ
What undertone does Summer Shadow have?
Summer Shadow has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep 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 Summer Shadow?
Summer Shadow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Summer Shadow in other brands?
Behr: Asphalt Gray (N520-6), ~100% proximity; PPG: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Smudge (DE6370), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate (CW-685), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~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 Summer Shadow?
The HEX code of Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7) is #5E5E5D, RGB 94, 94, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.