Slate Mine PPG0996-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6F6F6F, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Magnet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #6F6F6F · PPG0996-6
Slate Mine
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Slate Mine Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F6F6F
RGB111, 111, 111
Estimated LRV15.9
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 →
Magnet
Behr
#6D6F6E
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Shadow Dance
Vista Paint
#6E6F6D
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Boat Anchor
Dunn-Edwards
#6C6B6A
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Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
#6D7070
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Sooty
Kilz
#6A6B6B
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Arctic Seal
Benjamin Moore
#6D6C6E
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Ocean Storm
Valspar
#6F716F
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Hulett Ore
Sherwin-Williams
#726F6C
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Colors That Work With Slate Mine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slate Mine
#6F6F6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A08971
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slate Mine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slate Mine 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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Slate Mine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slate Mine have?
Slate Mine 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 Slate Mine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slate Mine are Magnet by Behr (a close digital match), Shadow Dance by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Welded Iron by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Slate Mine'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 Slate Mine?
Slate Mine has a estimated lightness value of 15.9, 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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