Mostly Metal 1036-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #575E5F, estimated LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flint from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #575E5F · 1036-7
Mostly Metal
11%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mostly Metal Technical Profile
HEX Code#575E5F
RGB87, 94, 95
Estimated LRV10.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Mostly Metal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mostly Metal
#575E5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D6F8C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mostly Metal
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mostly Metal 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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Mostly Metal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mostly Metal have?
Mostly Metal by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Mostly Metal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mostly Metal are Flint by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Anchor Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Soot by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mostly 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 Mostly Metal?
Mostly Metal has a estimated lightness value of 10.9, 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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