PPG Knight's Armor PPG1001-6: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 11

Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6) is a deep gray from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.9 (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 Knight's Armor (100% match).

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LRV

10.9 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

PPG1001-6

HEX

#5C5D5D

RGB

92, 93, 93

HSL

180°, 1%, 36%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Knight's Armor in PPG

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

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Black Widow PPG · PPG0997-7 · LRV 10

Mostly Metal PPG · PPG1036-7 · LRV 11

Stone's Throw PPG · PPG1008-7 · LRV 11

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Knight's Armor FAQ

What undertone does Knight's Armor have?

Knight's Armor has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. 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 Knight's Armor?

Knight's Armor has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.9 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 Knight's Armor in other brands?

Glidden: Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6), 100%; Behr: Graphic Charcoal (N500-6), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Marengo (DEGR54), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate (CW-685), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), 96%; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 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 Knight's Armor?

The HEX code of Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6) is #5C5D5D, RGB 92, 93, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.