Glidden Gray Violet
PPG1014-5 · #9B8E8E · LRV ~28.3
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Gray Violet (~99% proximity)Gray Violet (PPG1014-5) is a dark warm gray from Glidden with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Gray Violet (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Gray Violet in other brands
Not the same paint: the closest name in each brand. Three brands stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column.
LRV (estimated)
28.3 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Pink · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1014-5
HEX
#9B8E8E
RGB
155, 142, 142
HSL
0°, 6%, 58%
Family
Colors similar to Gray Violet in Glidden
Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.
Gray Violet FAQ
What undertone does Gray Violet have?
Gray Violet is a dark warm gray with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Gray Violet?
Gray Violet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.3 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Gray Violet in other brands?
PPG: Gray Violet (PPG1014-5), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Coquina (SW 9158), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ashen Plum (DE6396), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Auger Shell (HGSW9159), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wet Concrete (2114-40), ~95% proximity; Behr: Tavern Taupe (N140-4), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Channel Seal Gray (1001-9C), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), ~90% 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 Gray Violet?
The HEX code of Gray Violet (PPG1014-5) is #9B8E8E, RGB 155, 142, 142. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.