Glidden Lava Gray
PPG1038-6 · #5E686D · LRV ~13.4
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Lava Gray (~100% proximity)Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) is a dark cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.4 (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 Lava Gray (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Lava Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
13.4 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1038-6
HEX
#5E686D
RGB
94, 104, 109
HSL
200°, 7%, 40%
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Lava Gray FAQ
What undertone does Lava Gray have?
Lava Gray is a dark 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 Lava Gray?
Lava Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.4 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 Lava Gray in other brands?
PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Crucible (4006-2B), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Fossilized Wood (DESS35), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ocean Floor (1630), ~97% proximity; Behr: Whale Gray (N470-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gibraltar (SW 6257), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), ~95% 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 Lava Gray?
The HEX code of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) is #5E686D, RGB 94, 104, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.