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PPG Mostly Metal

PPG1036-7 · #585F60 · LRV 11.1

Compare with other brands: Glidden Mostly Metal is a 99% match

Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7) is a deep cool gray from PPG with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 11.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Mostly Metal (99% match).

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LRV

11.1 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1036-7

HEX

#585F60

RGB

88, 95, 96

HSL

187°, 4%, 36%

Family

Grays

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Mostly Metal FAQ

What undertone does Mostly Metal have?

Mostly Metal is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-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 Mostly Metal?

Mostly Metal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Mostly Metal in other brands?

Glidden: Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Anchor Gray (DE6328), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Flint (AF-560), 98%; Behr: Blue Metal (HDC-AC-25), 96%; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (SW 6236), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 94%. 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 Mostly Metal?

The HEX code of Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7) is #585F60, RGB 88, 95, 96. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.