Cool Slate 1002-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D0CCC5, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chic Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0CCC5 · 1002-3
Cool Slate
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cool Slate Technical Profile
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Cool Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCool Slate
Nearly identical
BehrChic Gray
Chic Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Wish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moon Shot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Slate
#D0CCC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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 Cool 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.
Cool Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Slate have?
Cool 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 Cool Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Slate are Chic Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Wish by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Silvered Fog by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Slate?
Cool Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Slate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.