Steely Gaze PPG0996-2 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CDCCCA, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cement Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CDCCCA · PPG0996-2
Steely Gaze
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Steely Gaze Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDCCCA
RGB205, 204, 202
Estimated LRV60.4
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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#CECDCB
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#CAC9C6
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#CECECB
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#CBCCC9
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#CBCCCC
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#CBCBC7
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Paternoster
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#C7C7C6
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Telegrey 4
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#D0D0D0
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Brown Rice
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#D1CEC9
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#D3CFCD
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Colors That Work With Steely Gaze
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steely Gaze
#CDCCCA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steely Gaze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steely Gaze 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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Steely Gaze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steely Gaze have?
Steely Gaze 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 Steely Gaze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steely Gaze are Cement Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Metro Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Filtered Shade by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Steely Gaze'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 Steely Gaze?
Steely Gaze has a estimated lightness value of 60.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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