Glidden Whirlwind
PPG1013-3 · #BEC0C2 · LRV ~52.5
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Lazy Gray (~99% proximity)Whirlwind (PPG1013-3) is a mid-tone gray from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 52.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Lazy Gray (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Whirlwind in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
52.5 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
PPG1013-3
HEX
#BEC0C2
RGB
190, 192, 194
HSL
210°, 3%, 75%
Family
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Whirlwind FAQ
What undertone does Whirlwind have?
Whirlwind has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Whirlwind?
Whirlwind has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 52.5 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Whirlwind in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lazy Gray (SW 6254), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lazy Gray (HGSW6254), ~99% proximity; PPG: Whirlwind (PPG1013-3), ~99% proximity; Behr: High Speed Access (N530-3), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Foil (DE6360), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Rocky Shelter (8006-11C), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Thundercloud Gray (2124-40), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Gray (No. 242), ~92% 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 Whirlwind?
The HEX code of Whirlwind (PPG1013-3) is #BEC0C2, RGB 190, 192, 194. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.