Dark Woods PPG0999-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #635F5A, 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.
Ref. #635F5A · PPG0999-7
Dark Woods
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Woods Technical Profile
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Dark Woods in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Woods in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDark Woods
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGropius Gray
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gropius Gray
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tobacco Incense
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Softened Coal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mountain Ridge
Behr
Nearly identical
Semi-Sweet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Underground
Kilz
Very similar
Coachman's Cape
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Woods
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Dark Woods.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Woods in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Woods from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Woods are Gropius Gray by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gropius Gray by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tobacco Incense by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Woods's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.