PPG Lava Gray PPG1038-6: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 13

Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) is a dark cool gray from PPG with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 13.4 (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 Lava Gray (100% match).

Compare Lava Gray with other brands

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LRV

13.4 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1038-6

HEX

#5E686D

RGB

94, 104, 109

HSL

200°, 7%, 40%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Lava Gray in PPG

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

In The Shadows PPG · PPG1039-6 · LRV 15

Superstition PPG · PPG1035-6 · LRV 15

Mysterious PPG · PPG1037-6 · LRV 11

Mostly Metal PPG · PPG1036-7 · LRV 11

Glazed Granite PPG · PPG1011-6 · LRV 11

Moody Sky PPG · PPG0993-7 · LRV 11

Alley Cat PPG · PPG1043-6 · LRV 14

Old Silk PPG · PPG0993-6 · LRV 17

Lava Gray FAQ

What undertone does Lava Gray have?

Lava Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue 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 Lava Gray?

Lava Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.4 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 Lava Gray in other brands?

Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 100%; Valspar: Crucible (4006-2B), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Fossilized Wood (DESS35), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Ocean Floor (1630), 97%; Behr: Whale Gray (N470-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Gibraltar (SW 6257), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), 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 Lava Gray?

The HEX code of Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) is #5E686D, RGB 94, 104, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.