Dark Woods PPG0999-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #635F5A, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gropius Gray from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #635F5A · PPG0999-7
Dark Woods
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Woods Technical Profile
HEX Code#635F5A
RGB99, 95, 90
Estimated LRV11.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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#63615D
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Gropius Gray
Vista Paint
#63615D
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Tobacco Incense
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#615D5A
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Softened Coal
Dutch Boy
#65615E
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Ironclad
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#615C55
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Mountain Ridge
Behr
#605D56
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Semi-Sweet
Valspar
#625F5D
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Underground
Kilz
#69655F
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#6B645E
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Colors That Work With Dark Woods
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Woods
#635F5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D9060
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Woods
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Woods 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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Dark Woods — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Woods have?
Dark Woods by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Dark Woods from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Woods are Gropius Gray by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Gropius Gray by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Tobacco Incense by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Woods'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 Dark Woods?
Dark Woods has a estimated lightness value of 11.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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