PPG Solitary State PPG1009-3: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 57

Solitary State (PPG1009-3) is a light cool gray from PPG with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 57.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Solitary State (99% match).

Compare Solitary State with other brands

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LRV

57.3 · Light

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1009-3

HEX

#C6C8C5

RGB

198, 200, 197

HSL

100°, 3%, 78%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Solitary State in PPG

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

Silver Band PPG · PPG0995-3 · LRV 56

Pittsburgh Gray PPG · PPG0994-2 · LRV 59

Steely Gaze PPG · PPG0996-2 · LRV 60

Felted Wool PPG · PPG0997-2 · LRV 54

Train PPG · PPG0993-2 · LRV 55

Early Evening PPG · PPG1006-3 · LRV 58

Silent Storm PPG · PPG1033-3 · LRV 57

Quest PPG · PPG10-15 · LRV 52

Solitary State FAQ

What undertone does Solitary State have?

Solitary State is a light cool gray with a subtle green 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 Solitary State?

Solitary State has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Solitary State in other brands?

Glidden: Solitary State (PPG1009-3), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Tinsmith (SW 7657), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tinsmith (HGSW7657), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Cold Embrace (DEGR65), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Seersucker Suit (CSP-580), 98%; Behr: Silver Bullet (N520-2), 97%; Valspar: Filtered Shade (4003-1B), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Skylight (No. 205), 95%. 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 Solitary State?

The HEX code of Solitary State (PPG1009-3) is #C6C8C5, RGB 198, 200, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.