Armory 1009-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6A6B65, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castlemare from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #6A6B65 · 1009-6
Armory
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Armory Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A6B65
RGB106, 107, 101
Estimated LRV14.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Armory
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Armory
#6A6B65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#799B68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Armory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Armory 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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Armory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Armory have?
Armory by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Armory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Armory are Castlemare by Vista Paint (nearly identical in our digital data), Iron-Ic by Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical in our digital data), Fade to Black by Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Armory'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 Armory?
Armory has a estimated lightness value of 14.5, 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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