PPG Gale Force PPG10-08: Closest tones in 8 brands

Gale Force (PPG10-08) is a light cool gray from PPG with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 55.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Ashwood (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Gale Force in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

55.1 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG10-08

HEX

#BEC6BF

RGB

190, 198, 191

HSL

127°, 7%, 76%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Gale Force in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Silent Storm PPG · PPG1033-3 · LRV 57

Aquamarine Dream PPG · PPG1135-4 · LRV 53

Balsam PPG · PPG1128-4 · LRV 54

Life Lesson PPG · PPG1128-3 · LRV 58

Solitary State PPG · PPG1009-3 · LRV 57

Pittsburgh Gray PPG · PPG0994-2 · LRV 59

Felted Wool PPG · PPG0997-2 · LRV 54

Blue Shamrock PPG · PPG1136-4 · LRV 57

Gale Force FAQ

What undertone does Gale Force have?

Gale Force is a light 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 Gale Force?

Gale Force has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Gale Force in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Ashwood (DE6290), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Picnic Basket (CSP-730), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Gale Force (PPG10-08), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Comfort Gray (SW 6205), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Comfort Gray (HGSW6205), ~97% proximity; Behr: Engagement Silver (PPU25-14), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Sleepy (T678), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cromarty (No. 285), ~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 Gale Force?

The HEX code of Gale Force (PPG10-08) is #BEC6BF, RGB 190, 198, 191. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.