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Glidden Shining Armor

PPG1003-5 · #908B8E · LRV ~26.3

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Shining Armor (~100% proximity)

Shining Armor (PPG1003-5) is a dark cool gray from Glidden with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.3 (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 Shining Armor (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Shining Armor in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.3 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1003-5

HEX

#908B8E

RGB

144, 139, 142

HSL

324°, 2%, 55%

Family

Grays

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Shining Armor FAQ

What undertone does Shining Armor have?

Shining Armor is a dark cool gray with a subtle violet 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 Shining Armor?

Shining Armor has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.3 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 Shining Armor in other brands?

PPG: Shining Armor (PPG1003-5), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Evening Skyline (CSP-505), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Moonlit Orchid (HGSW9153), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Storm Rolling In (8004-1D), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Stone Gray (DEGR59), ~94% proximity; Behr: Falcon Gray (PPU26-04), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Plummett (No. 272), ~93% 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 Shining Armor?

The HEX code of Shining Armor (PPG1003-5) is #908B8E, RGB 144, 139, 142. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.