Cloudy Slate PPG0996-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #929290, 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.
Ref. #929290 · PPG0996-4
Cloudy Slate
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cloudy Slate Technical Profile
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Cloudy Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloudy Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCloudy Slate
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWall Street
Wall Street
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summit Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gris
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grant Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Telegrey 1
RAL
Nearly identical
Lavender Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cathedral Stone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jet Gray
Vista Paint
Very similar
Padlock Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 undertone does Cloudy Slate have?
Cloudy Slate 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 Cloudy Slate in your own space before committing.
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) — 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 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloudy Slate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.