PPG Cracked Slate
PPG1003-6 · #69656A · LRV ~13.4
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Cracked Slate (~100% proximity)Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6) is a dark cool gray from PPG with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Cracked Slate (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Cracked Slate in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
13.4 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1003-6
HEX
#69656A
RGB
105, 101, 106
HSL
288°, 2%, 41%
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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, 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 Cracked Slate?
Cracked Slate has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cracked Slate in other brands?
Glidden: Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Graphite Sketches (DEGR13), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Wetbar (V125-5), ~97% proximity; Behr: Alter Ego (N550-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Stunning Shade (SW 7082), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Stunning Shade (HGSW7082), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Stormy Sky (1616), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~90% 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 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.