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Glidden Equilibrium

PPG1003-4 · #A49F9F · LRV 35.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Crystal Noir is a 98% match

Equilibrium (PPG1003-4) is a mid-tone warm gray from Glidden with a subtle pink undertone. Its LRV is about 35.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Crystal Noir (98% match).

Compare Equilibrium with other brands

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LRV

35.2 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Pink · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1003-4

HEX

#A49F9F

RGB

164, 159, 159

HSL

0°, 3%, 63%

Family

Grays

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Equilibrium FAQ

What undertone does Equilibrium have?

Equilibrium is a mid-tone warm gray with a subtle pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Equilibrium?

Equilibrium has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.2 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.

What is the closest match to Equilibrium in other brands?

Valspar: Crystal Noir (8005-12D), 98%; PPG: Equilibrium (PPG1003-4), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Sterling Silver (1461), 97%; Behr: Elemental Gray (PPU26-06), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Wind in the Willows (DEGR10), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Worsted (No. 284), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Quest Gray (SW 7080), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quest Gray (HGSW7080), 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 Equilibrium?

The HEX code of Equilibrium (PPG1003-4) is #A49F9F, RGB 164, 159, 159. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.