Slippery Shale PPU24-06 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7B766C, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wall Street Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B766C · PPU24-06
Slippery Shale
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Slippery Shale Technical Profile
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Slippery Shale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Slippery Shale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSlippery Shale
Nearly identical
PPGWall Street Grey
Wall Street Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Burnished Pewter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Settlement
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Burnished Pewter
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Weathered Rock
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Empire
Valspar
Very similar
Shaggy Dog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wildwood
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Slippery Shale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slippery Shale
#7B766C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CA476
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slippery Shale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slippery Shale Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Slippery Shale.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Slippery Shale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slippery Shale have?
Slippery Shale by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Slippery Shale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Slippery Shale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slippery Shale are Wall Street Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Burnished Pewter by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Settlement by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Slippery Shale's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Slippery Shale?
Slippery Shale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Slippery Shale's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.