Afraid of the Dark PPG0994-1 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D3D5CF, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Close Knit from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3D5CF · PPG0994-1
Afraid of the Dark
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Afraid of the Dark Technical Profile
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Afraid of the Dark in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afraid of the Dark in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAfraid of the Dark
Nearly identical
BehrClose Knit
Close Knit
Behr
Nearly identical
Metro
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Alaskan Husky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silverpointe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ghost
Kilz
Nearly identical
Metro
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silver Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Afraid of the Dark
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afraid of the Dark
#D3D5CF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Afraid of the Dark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afraid of the Dark 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Afraid of the Dark.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Afraid of the Dark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afraid of the Dark have?
Afraid of the Dark by PPG has a neutral 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 Afraid of the Dark in your own space before committing.
What colors match Afraid of the Dark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afraid of the Dark are Close Knit by Behr (a near-identical match), Metro by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Alaskan Husky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Afraid of the Dark'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 Afraid of the Dark?
Afraid of the Dark has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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