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PPG Black Widow

PPG0997-7 · #575957 · LRV 9.9

Compare with other brands: Glidden Black Widow is a 99% match

Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is a deep cool gray from PPG with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 9.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Black Widow (99% match).

Compare Black Widow with other brands

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LRV

9.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG0997-7

HEX

#575957

RGB

87, 89, 87

HSL

120°, 1%, 35%

Family

Grays

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Black Widow FAQ

What undertone does Black Widow have?

Black Widow is a deep cool gray with a subtle green 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 Black Widow?

Black Widow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Black Widow in other brands?

Glidden: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Carbon Dating (DET592), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Gray (2121-10), 97%; Behr: Shadow Mountain (PPU24-22), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), 97%; Valspar: Sable Evening (5006-2C), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), 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 Black Widow?

The HEX code of Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is #575957, RGB 87, 89, 87. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.