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Glidden Shining Armor

PPG1003-5 · #908B8E · LRV 26.3

Compare with other brands: PPG Shining Armor is a 100% match

Shining Armor (PPG1003-5) is a dark cool gray from Glidden with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 26.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Shining Armor (100% match).

Compare Shining Armor with other brands

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LRV

26.3 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Shining Armor in other brands?

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