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Glidden Steeple Gray

PPG1012-5 · #8E9598 · LRV 29.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Steeple Gray is a 100% match

Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5) is a dark cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 29.5 (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 Steeple Gray (100% match).

Compare Steeple Gray with other brands

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LRV

29.5 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1012-5

HEX

#8E9598

RGB

142, 149, 152

HSL

198°, 5%, 58%

Family

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Steeple Gray FAQ

What undertone does Steeple Gray have?

Steeple Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-green 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 Steeple Gray?

Steeple Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.5 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 Steeple Gray in other brands?

PPG: Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5), 100%; Behr: Dark Pewter (PPU18-04), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Steely Gray (SW 7664), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Steely Gray (HGSW7664), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Tucker Gray (CW-705), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Heather Gray (DEGR62), 97%; Valspar: Winter Flannel (4007-1C), 96%; 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 Steeple Gray?

The HEX code of Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5) is #8E9598, RGB 142, 149, 152. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.