PPG Superhero Gray PPG0993-5: Closest tones in 8 brands

Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5) is a dark cool gray from PPG with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.3 (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 Glidden Superhero Gray (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Superhero Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

25.3 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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 brand, 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, 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 Superhero Gray?

Superhero Gray has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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