Shining Armor 1003-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #908B8E, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cadet Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #908B8E · 1003-5
Shining Armor
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Shining Armor Technical Profile
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Shining Armor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shining Armor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGShining Armor
Nearly identical
ValsparCadet Gray
Cadet Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mesmerized
Kilz
Nearly identical
Plum Smoke
Behr
Nearly identical
Evening Skyline
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gris Morado
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Castle Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Girgitta
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shining Armor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shining Armor
#908B8E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8589
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shining Armor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shining 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 Shining 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.
Shining Armor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shining Armor have?
Shining Armor by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Shining Armor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shining Armor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shining Armor are Cadet Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mesmerized by Kilz (a near-identical match), Plum Smoke by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shining Armor'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 Shining Armor?
Shining Armor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shining Armor's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.