Afraid of the Dark PPG0994-1 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D3D5CF, estimated 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.
PPG · #D3D5CF · PPG0994-1
Afraid of the Dark
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Afraid of the Dark Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3D5CF
RGB211, 213, 207
Estimated LRV65.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Afraid of the Dark
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Close Knit
Behr
#D5D6CF
Close digital match
Metro
Hirshfield's
#D4D5D0
Close digital match
Alaskan Husky
Benjamin Moore
#D5D8D3
Close digital match
Silverpointe
Sherwin-Williams
#D1D2CB
Close digital match
Ghost
Kilz
#D6D7D2
Close digital match
Metro
Vista Paint
#D4D4CF
Close digital match
Recycled Glass
Valspar
#D8DAD2
Close digital match
Silver Creek
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DAD2
Close digital match
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
#D9D8D3
Close digital match
Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
#DADBD7
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Afraid of the Dark
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Metro by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Alaskan Husky by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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