Steel Curtain PPG0994-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B9F9A, 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.
Ref. #9B9F9A · PPG0994-5
Steel Curtain
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Steel Curtain Technical Profile
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Steel Curtain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steel Curtain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSteel Curtain
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPussy Willow
Pussy Willow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Concrete Jungle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brampton Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Earl Grey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Secret Moss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Puritan Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stone Cold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cannon Ball
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Weatherworn Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steel Curtain
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Steel Curtain.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Steel Curtain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steel Curtain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steel Curtain are Pussy Willow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Concrete Jungle by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Brampton Gray by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Steel Curtain's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.