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Ref. #8F989D · 1039-4

Pachyderm

31%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Pachyderm 1039-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8F989D, LRV 31 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Steely Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pachyderm Technical Profile

HEX Code#8F989D
RGB143, 152, 157
LRV30.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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Pachyderm in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Pachyderm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGPachyderm
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSteely Gray

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Over the Moon

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Wolverine

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Sweatshirt Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Radiant Silver

Behr

Nearly identical

Chrome

Valspar

Nearly identical

Overcast Day

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Overcast Day

Vista Paint

Very similar

Silver Grey

RAL

Very similar

Dark Sterling

Kilz

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pachyderm

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pachyderm

#8F989D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858AAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pachyderm

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Nocturnal Creek

Complement

Galveston

Pachyderm Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silvery Moonlight

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Leap Frog

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raspberry Ripple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ginger Root

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Pachyderm.

Nocturnal Creek

PPG · 30BG 31/053

#8F9B9F

Winter'S Blue Grey Sky

PPG · 90BG 29/048

#8C959C

Smoke Grey

PPG · 90BG 30/073

#8995A1

Blue Grey Sky

PPG · 30BB 32/067

#9399A6

Playing Possum

PPG · PPG0997-5

#969795

Greycliffe

PPG · 50GY 32/046

#979C95

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Pachyderm — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pachyderm have?
Pachyderm by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Pachyderm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pachyderm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pachyderm are Steely Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Over the Moon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wolverine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pachyderm'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 Pachyderm?
Pachyderm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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