PPG Gray Violet PPG1014-5: Closest tones in 8 brands

Gray Violet (PPG1014-5) is a dark warm gray from PPG with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.4 (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 Gray Violet (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Gray Violet in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

28.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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 brand, 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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Gray Violet in other brands?

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