PPG Gray Violet PPG1014-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 28

Gray Violet (PPG1014-5) is a dark warm gray from PPG with a subtle pink undertone. Its LRV is about 28.4 (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 Gray Violet (99% match).

Compare Gray Violet with other brands

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LRV

28.4 · Dark

Undertone

Pink · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1014-5

HEX

#9C8E8E

RGB

156, 142, 142

HSL

0°, 7%, 58%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Gray Violet in PPG

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

Heliotrope PPG · PPG1015-5 · LRV 31

Smoky Quartz PPG · PPG18-08 · LRV 27

Talavera PPG · PPG1018-5 · LRV 30

Shining Armor PPG · PPG1003-5 · LRV 26

Antique Silver PPG · PPG1002-5 · LRV 27

Lazy Afternoon PPG · PPG1007-5 · LRV 30

Coffee Custard PPG · PPG1047-5 · LRV 35

Pewter Mug PPG · PPG1004-5 · LRV 23

Gray Violet FAQ

What undertone does Gray Violet have?

Gray Violet is a dark warm gray with a subtle pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Gray Violet?

Gray Violet has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.4 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 Gray Violet in other brands?

Glidden: Gray Violet (PPG1014-5), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Coquina (SW 9158), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Auger Shell (HGSW9159), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Ashen Plum (DE6396), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Wet Concrete (2114-40), 95%; Behr: Tavern Taupe (N140-4), 94%; Valspar: Channel Seal Gray (1001-9C), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), 89%. 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 Gray Violet?

The HEX code of Gray Violet (PPG1014-5) is #9C8E8E, RGB 156, 142, 142. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.