PPG Black Widow
PPG0997-7 · #575957 · LRV ~9.9
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Black Widow (~99% proximity)Black Widow (PPG0997-7) is a deep cool gray from PPG with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Black Widow (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Black Widow in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9.9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG0997-7
HEX
#575957
RGB
87, 89, 87
HSL
120°, 1%, 35%
Family
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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, 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 Black Widow?
Black Widow has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Black Widow in other brands?
Glidden: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Carbon Dating (DET592), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gray (2121-10), ~97% proximity; Behr: Shadow Mountain (PPU24-22), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Sable Evening (5006-2C), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~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 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.