Ufo 1011-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #989FA3, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metropolis Mood from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #989FA3 · 1011-4
Ufo
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Ufo Technical Profile
HEX Code#989FA3
RGB152, 159, 163
Estimated LRV34.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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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 →
Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
#99A1A5
Close digital match
Winter Flannel
Valspar
#979FA2
Close digital match
Digital Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
#989EA3
Close digital match
Let it Rain
Sherwin-Williams
#979FA5
Close digital match
Delray Gray
Benjamin Moore
#9BA0A3
Close digital match
Metropolis Mood
Vista Paint
#9BA2A5
Close digital match
Silent Film
Behr
#9BA1A3
Close digital match
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
#9EA3A5
Close digital match
Serving Platter
Kilz
#989D9D
Similar digital color
Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
Similar digital color
Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
Similar digital color
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Colors That Work With Ufo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ufo
#989FA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ufo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ufo 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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Ufo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ufo have?
Ufo by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Ufo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ufo are Metropolis Mood by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Winter Flannel by Valspar (a close digital match), Digital Nomad by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ufo'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 Ufo?
Ufo 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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