PPG Slate Mine
PPG0996-6 · #6F6F6E · LRV ~15.9
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Welded Iron (~99% proximity)Slate Mine (PPG0996-6) is a dark gray from PPG with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.9 (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 Behr Welded Iron (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Slate Mine in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
15.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
PPG0996-6
HEX
#6F6F6E
RGB
111, 111, 110
HSL
60°, 0%, 43%
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Slate Mine FAQ
What undertone does Slate Mine have?
Slate Mine has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Slate Mine?
Slate Mine has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.9 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 Slate Mine in other brands?
Behr: Welded Iron (HDC-AC-17A), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Slate Mine (PPG0996-6), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Boat Anchor (DE6377), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Hulett Ore (SW 9574), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Burnt Ember (CSP-120), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Almost Charcoal (4008-2B), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray (HGSW7019), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~90% 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 Slate Mine?
The HEX code of Slate Mine (PPG0996-6) is #6F6F6E, RGB 111, 111, 110. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.