Glidden Volcanic Ash
PPG1012-6 · #6F7678 · LRV 17.7
Compare with other brands: Valspar Gotham City is a 99% matchVolcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) is a dark cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 17.7 (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 Valspar Gotham City (99% match).
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LRV
17.7 · Dark
Undertone
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1012-6
HEX
#6F7678
RGB
111, 118, 120
HSL
193°, 4%, 45%
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Volcanic Ash FAQ
What undertone does Volcanic Ash have?
Volcanic Ash 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 Volcanic Ash?
Volcanic Ash has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.7 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 Volcanic Ash in other brands?
Valspar: Gotham City (V117-3), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Battleship Gray (DEC797), 98%; PPG: Improbable (PPG1011-5), 98%; Behr: Dawn Gray (MQ5-28), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Before the Storm (SW 9564), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Gray Shower (2125-30), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wall Street (HGSW7665), 91%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 90%. 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 Volcanic Ash?
The HEX code of Volcanic Ash (PPG1012-6) is #6F7678, RGB 111, 118, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.