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PPG Solitary State

PPG1009-3 · #C6C8C5 · LRV ~57.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Solitary State (~99% proximity)

Solitary State (PPG1009-3) is a light cool gray from PPG with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 57.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Solitary State (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Solitary State in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

57.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1009-3

HEX

#C6C8C5

RGB

198, 200, 197

HSL

100°, 3%, 78%

Family

Grays

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Solitary State FAQ

What undertone does Solitary State have?

Solitary State 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 Solitary State?

Solitary State has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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