PPG Superhero Gray PPG0993-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 25

Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5) is a dark cool gray from PPG with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 25.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Superhero Gray (99% match).

Compare Superhero Gray with other brands

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LRV

25.3 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG0993-5

HEX

#838B91

RGB

131, 139, 145

HSL

206°, 6%, 54%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Superhero Gray in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Feldspar PPG · PPG1038-5 · LRV 27

Garrison Gray PPG · PPG1039-5 · LRV 23

Victorian Pewter PPG · PPG1013-5 · LRV 23

Flannel Pajamas PPG · PPG1043-5 · LRV 27

Rough Ride PPG · PPG1036-5 · LRV 23

Steeple Gray PPG · PPG1012-5 · LRV 30

Dover Gray PPG · PPG1001-5 · LRV 23

Chalky Blue PPG · PPG1153-5 · LRV 26

Superhero Gray FAQ

What undertone does Superhero Gray have?

Superhero Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. 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 Superhero Gray?

Superhero Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.3 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.

What is the closest match to Superhero Gray in other brands?

Glidden: Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5), 99%; Valspar: Blue Cashmere (M339), 98%; Behr: Overcast (PPU26-21), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Hearthstone (1601), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (SW 6256), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (HGSW6256), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Gray (DEGR74), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Selvedge (No. 306), 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 Superhero Gray?

The HEX code of Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5) is #838B91, RGB 131, 139, 145. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.