Cloudy Slate PPG0996-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #929290, estimated LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wall Street from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #929290 · PPG0996-4
Cloudy Slate
29%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cloudy Slate Technical Profile
HEX Code#929290
RGB146, 146, 144
Estimated LRV28.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Cloudy Slate
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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
Digital 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
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Cloudy Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloudy Slate have?
Cloudy Slate 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 Cloudy Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudy Slate are Wall Street by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Summit Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Gray Shingle by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cloudy Slate'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 Cloudy Slate?
Cloudy Slate has a estimated lightness value 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.
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