Cloudy Slate is a true neutral — the rare paint color that doesn't push warm or cool, which makes it forgiving across mixed-lighting rooms and existing palettes. At LRV 29 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it only if you specifically want a clear warm or cool bias — a true neutral stays intentionally undecided, which is the whole point.
Ref. #929290 · PPG0996-4
Cloudy Slate
29%LRV Value
Cloudy Slate Technical Profile
What color is PPG Cloudy Slate (PPG0996-4)? It's a deep neutral gray — hex #929290, LRV 29. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cloudy Slate is Benjamin Moore Wall Street — a near-identical match on the wall, with Sherwin-Williams Summit Gray and Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle also close. Its LRV of 29 gives Cloudy Slate depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Cloudy Slate is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. As a deeper neutral, Cloudy Slate reads as a confident anchor — strongest on accent walls, cabinetry, and moody whole rooms that get enough natural light to keep it from going flat. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically. Deeper neutrals can read close to black in low light, so preview Cloudy Slate in the room's actual evening lighting, not just at midday.
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Colors Similar to Cloudy Slate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Cloudy Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloudy Slate
#929290
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloudy Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloudy Slate 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 Cloudy Slate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cloudy Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Cloudy Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudy Slate are Wall Street by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Summit Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gray Shingle by Sherwin-Williams (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 Cloudy Slate'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 Cloudy Slate?
Cloudy Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.7, 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. 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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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Cloudy Slate depends on the room. Here's how to choose.