Burnished Blade PPG0995-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9E9F9E, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Tone from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E9F9E · PPG0995-5
Burnished Blade
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Burnished Blade Technical Profile
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Burnished Blade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnished Blade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBurnished Blade
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSmoky Tone
Smoky Tone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Techile
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gateway Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Storm
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Middle Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sleepy Kitten
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bedrock
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Serving Platter
Kilz
Very similar
Weatherworn Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnished Blade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnished Blade
#9E9F9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnished Blade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnished Blade 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 Burnished Blade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnished Blade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnished Blade have?
Burnished Blade 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 Burnished Blade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnished Blade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnished Blade are Smoky Tone by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Techile by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gateway Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnished Blade'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 Burnished Blade?
Burnished Blade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnished Blade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.