Ref. #5C5D5D · 1001-6
Knight's Armor
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Knight's Armor Technical Profile
What color is Knight's Armor? It's a dark neutral gray with the hex code #5C5D5D. Colors similar to Knight's Armor include Hirshfield's Zen Retreat, Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate, Sherwin-Williams Forged Steel. Knight's Armor has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Knight's Armor creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Knight's Armor is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Knight's Armor
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Zen Retreat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ambler Slate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Great Graphite
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Muted Ebony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Charcoal Smudge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lignite
MPC
Nearly identical
Seal of Grey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Knight's Armor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Knight's Armor
#5C5D5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E768E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Knight's Armor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Knight's Armor 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 Knight's Armor.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Knight's Armor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Knight's Armor have?
Knight's Armor by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Knight's Armor from other brands?
The closest matches are Zen Retreat by Hirshfield's (#5B5D5C), Ambler Slate by Benjamin Moore (#585A5B), Forged Steel by Sherwin-Williams (#5B5B59). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Knight's Armor?
Knight's Armor has an LRV of 10.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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