Afraid of the Dark works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 66 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #D3D5CF · PPG0994-1
Afraid of the Dark
66%LRV Value
Afraid of the Dark Technical Profile
What color is PPG Afraid of the Dark (PPG0994-1)? It's a light warm gray — hex #D3D5CF, LRV 66. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Afraid of the Dark is Behr Close Knit — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Metro and Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky also close. At LRV 66, Afraid of the Dark sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Afraid of the Dark pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Afraid of the Dark works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Afraid of the Dark can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Afraid of the Dark
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 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). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Afraid of the Dark's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Afraid of the Dark depends on the room. Here's how to choose.