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Glidden Whirlwind

PPG1013-3 · #BEC0C2 · LRV 52.5

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Lazy Gray is a 99% match

Whirlwind (PPG1013-3) is a mid-tone gray from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 52.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Lazy Gray (99% match).

Compare Whirlwind with other brands

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LRV

52.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

PPG1013-3

HEX

#BEC0C2

RGB

190, 192, 194

HSL

210°, 3%, 75%

Family

Grays

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Whirlwind FAQ

What undertone does Whirlwind have?

Whirlwind has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone gray. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Whirlwind in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Lazy Gray (SW 6254), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lazy Gray (HGSW6254), 99%; PPG: Whirlwind (PPG1013-3), 99%; Behr: High Speed Access (N530-3), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Foil (DE6360), 98%; Valspar: Rocky Shelter (8006-11C), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Thundercloud Gray (2124-40), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Gray (No. 242), 92%. 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 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.