Grey Metal 00NN 10/000 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #515051, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Celluloid from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #515051 · 00NN 10/000
Grey Metal
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grey Metal Technical Profile
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Grey Metal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grey Metal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGrey Metal
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCelluloid
Celluloid
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Safari Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wood Acres
Behr
Nearly identical
Cheating Heart
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Perle Noir
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dark and Stormy
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Liquorice
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Motor Gray
Kilz
Very similar
New Uniform
Vista Paint
Very similar
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Blue Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grey Metal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grey Metal
#515051
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F556A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grey Metal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grey Metal 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 Grey Metal.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grey Metal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grey Metal have?
Grey Metal 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 Grey Metal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grey Metal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grey Metal are Celluloid by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Safari Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wood Acres by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grey Metal'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 Grey Metal?
Grey Metal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, 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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Why Grey Metal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.