Steel Curtain PPG0994-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B9F9A, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pussy Willow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9B9F9A · PPG0994-5
Steel Curtain
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Steel Curtain Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B9F9A
RGB155, 159, 154
Estimated LRV34.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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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Colors That Work With Steel Curtain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steel Curtain
#9B9F9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD91
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steel Curtain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steel Curtain 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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Steel Curtain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steel Curtain have?
Steel Curtain by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Steel Curtain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steel Curtain are Pussy Willow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Concrete Jungle by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Brampton Gray by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Steel Curtain'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 Steel Curtain?
Steel Curtain has a estimated lightness value of 34.1, 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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Why Steel Curtain's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.