Pearl Dark Grey 9023 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #828282, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Captain Nemo from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #828282 · 9023
Pearl Dark Grey
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pearl Dark Grey Technical Profile
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Pearl Dark Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pearl Dark Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALPearl Dark Grey
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCaptain Nemo
Captain Nemo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Steamship
PPG
Nearly identical
Storm Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Captain Nemo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lampblack
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Game Over
Behr
Nearly identical
Natural Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chipped Granite
Kilz
Very similar
Cityscape
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grey Suit
Valspar
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pearl Dark Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl Dark Grey
#828282
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl Dark Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl Dark Grey 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Pearl Dark Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pearl Dark Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl Dark Grey have?
Pearl Dark Grey by RAL has a neutral 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 Pearl Dark Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pearl Dark Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearl Dark Grey are Captain Nemo by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Steamship by PPG (a near-identical match), Cast in Stone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pearl Dark Grey'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 Pearl Dark Grey?
Pearl Dark Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.3, 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 Pearl Dark Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.