Seal Grey 00NN 25/000 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #868586, estimated LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #868586 · 00NN 25/000
Seal Grey
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Seal Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#868586
RGB134, 133, 134
Estimated LRV23.6
UndertoneNeutral
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Natural Gray
Dutch Boy
#878787
Close digital match
Stone Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#888889
Close digital match
Pewter Ring
Behr
#898686
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Cast in Stone
Vista Paint
#858483
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Wool Peacoat
Benjamin Moore
#858282
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Pearl Dark Grey
RAL
#828282
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Wool .04
Colorhouse
#8B8A8C
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Captain Nemo
Hirshfield's
#828080
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Grey Suit
Valspar
#888886
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Approaching Storm
Kilz
#8D8B89
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Software
Sherwin-Williams
#7F8486
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Farrow & Ball
#8D8D8B
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Colors That Work With Seal Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seal Grey
#868586
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seal Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seal Grey 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 Seal Grey.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seal Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seal Grey have?
Seal Grey by PPG has a neutral 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 Seal Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seal Grey are Natural Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Stone Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pewter Ring by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Seal Grey'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 Seal Grey?
Seal Grey has a estimated lightness value of 23.6, 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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