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PPG Cracked Slate

PPG1003-6 · #69656A · LRV 13.4

Compare with other brands: Glidden Cracked Slate is a 100% match

Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6) is a dark cool gray from PPG with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 13.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Cracked Slate (100% match).

Compare Cracked Slate with other brands

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LRV

13.4 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1003-6

HEX

#69656A

RGB

105, 101, 106

HSL

288°, 2%, 41%

Family

Grays

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Cracked Slate FAQ

What undertone does Cracked Slate have?

Cracked Slate is a dark cool gray with a subtle violet 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 Cracked Slate?

Cracked Slate has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.4 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.

What is the closest match to Cracked Slate in other brands?

Glidden: Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Graphite Sketches (DEGR13), 98%; Valspar: Wetbar (V125-5), 97%; Behr: Alter Ego (N550-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Stunning Shade (SW 7082), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Stunning Shade (HGSW7082), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Stormy Sky (1616), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 90%. 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 Cracked Slate?

The HEX code of Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6) is #69656A, RGB 105, 101, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.