Improbable 1011-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6E7376, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Battleship Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #6E7376 · 1011-5
Improbable
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Improbable Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E7376
RGB110, 115, 118
Estimated LRV16.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Improbable
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Improbable
#6E7376
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#747AA3
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Improbable
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Improbable Room Palettes
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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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Improbable — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Improbable have?
Improbable by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Improbable from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Improbable are Battleship Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dawn Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Gray Shower by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Improbable'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 Improbable?
Improbable has a estimated lightness value of 16.9, 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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