Steamship PPG0996-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #80807F, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Captain Nemo from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #80807F · PPG0996-5
Steamship
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Steamship Technical Profile
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Steamship in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steamship in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSteamship
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCaptain Nemo
Captain Nemo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pearl Dark Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Captain Nemo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Storm Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Game Over
Behr
Nearly identical
Lampblack
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cityscape
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chipped Granite
Kilz
Very similar
Natural Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grey Suit
Valspar
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steamship
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steamship
#80807F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steamship
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steamship 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 Steamship.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Steamship — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steamship have?
Steamship by PPG has a neutral 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 Steamship in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steamship from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steamship are Captain Nemo by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pearl Dark Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Subtle Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Steamship'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 Steamship?
Steamship has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Steamship's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.