Undercover PPG0998-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5C5753, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Equestrian Leather from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #5C5753 · PPG0998-7
Undercover
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Undercover Technical Profile
HEX Code#5C5753
RGB92, 87, 83
Estimated LRV9.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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 →
Equestrian Leather
Behr
#5B5652
Close digital match
Smokescreen
Vista Paint
#5F5855
Close digital match
Stony Creek
Sherwin-Williams
#57534E
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Iron Mountain
Benjamin Moore
#585654
Close digital match
Porch Step
Valspar
#615C59
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Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
#5E5755
Close digital match
Black Russian
Dunn-Edwards
#5C5451
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#655C58
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#5D524E
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Colors That Work With Undercover
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Undercover
#5C5753
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88855A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Undercover
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Undercover 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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Undercover — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Undercover have?
Undercover by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Undercover from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Undercover are Equestrian Leather by Behr (a close digital match), Peppery by Behr (a close digital match), Smokescreen by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Undercover'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 Undercover?
Undercover has a estimated lightness value of 9.7, 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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Why Undercover's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.