Glidden Mostly Metal
PPG1036-7 · #575E5F · LRV ~10.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Mostly Metal (~99% proximity)Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7) is a deep cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.9 (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 Mostly Metal (~99% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
10.9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue-green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1036-7
HEX
#575E5F
RGB
87, 94, 95
HSL
187°, 4%, 36%
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Mostly Metal FAQ
What undertone does Mostly Metal have?
Mostly Metal is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-green 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 Mostly Metal?
Mostly Metal has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.9 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 Mostly Metal in other brands?
PPG: Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Flint (AF-560), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Soot (DE6321), ~98% proximity; Behr: Graphic Charcoal (N500-6), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (SW 6236), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~93% 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 Mostly Metal?
The HEX code of Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7) is #575E5F, RGB 87, 94, 95. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.