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Glidden Napoleon

PPG1013-7 · #404149 · LRV ~5.4

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Napoleon (~100% proximity)

Napoleon (PPG1013-7) is a deep cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Napoleon (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Napoleon in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1013-7

HEX

#404149

RGB

64, 65, 73

HSL

233°, 7%, 27%

Family

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Napoleon FAQ

What undertone does Napoleon have?

Napoleon is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Napoleon?

Napoleon has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Napoleon in other brands?

PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Abyss (2128-20), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: MacKintosh Midnight (DET579), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Charcoal Blue (SW 2739), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~93% proximity; Behr: Limo-Scene (N560-7), ~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 Napoleon?

The HEX code of Napoleon (PPG1013-7) is #404149, RGB 64, 65, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.