Old Silk PPG0993-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6D737A, estimated LRV 17 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Made in the Shade from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #6D737A · PPG0993-6
Old Silk
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Old Silk Technical Profile
HEX Code#6D737A
RGB109, 115, 122
Estimated LRV16.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Old Silk
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Made in the Shade
Vista Paint
#6B727A
Close digital match
Crucible
Valspar
#6B7177
Close digital match
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
#6A7178
Close digital match
Draw Your Sword
Dunn-Edwards
#6C7179
Close digital match
Gray Shower
Benjamin Moore
#6E7479
Close digital match
Old Lamppost
Kilz
#70757A
Close digital match
Backwater
Hirshfield's
#687078
Close digital match
Antique Tin
Behr
#6E7174
Similar digital color
Before the Storm
Sherwin-Williams
#74777A
Similar digital color
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
#6A7C80
Visible digital difference
Dusty Grey
RAL
#7D7F7D
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Old Silk
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Silk
#6D737A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7876A4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Silk 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
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Old Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Silk have?
Old Silk 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 Old Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Silk are Made in the Shade by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Crucible by Valspar (a close digital match), Plated Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Old Silk'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 Old Silk?
Old Silk 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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Why Old Silk's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.