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PPG Steely Gaze

PPG0996-2 · #CDCCC9 · LRV 60.4

Compare with other brands: Glidden Steely Gaze is a 99% match

Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2) is a light warm gray from PPG with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 60.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Steely Gaze (99% match).

Compare Steely Gaze with other brands

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LRV

60.4 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG0996-2

HEX

#CDCCC9

RGB

205, 204, 201

HSL

45°, 4%, 80%

Family

Grays

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Steely Gaze FAQ

What undertone does Steely Gaze have?

Steely Gaze is a light warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone. 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 Steely Gaze?

Steely Gaze has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 60.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Steely Gaze in other brands?

Glidden: Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Cement Gray (2112-60), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Passive (SW 7064), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Passive (HGSW7064), 99%; Valspar: Bay Waves (4008-1A), 97%; Behr: Graycloth (PPU26-09), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Cold Embrace (DEGR65), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White (No. 228), 96%. 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 Steely Gaze?

The HEX code of Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2) is #CDCCC9, RGB 205, 204, 201. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.