Skyline Steel 1015 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C6BFB3, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apollodorous from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6BFB3 · 1015
Skyline Steel
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Skyline Steel Technical Profile
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Skyline Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Skyline Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSkyline Steel
Nearly identical
Vista PaintApollodorous
Apollodorous
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shale
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Armadillo
Behr
Nearly identical
Burmese Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Scalloped Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ask Me Anything
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stay Calm
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Portobello
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skyline Steel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skyline Steel
#C6BFB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skyline Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skyline Steel 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Skyline Steel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Skyline Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skyline Steel have?
Skyline Steel by Sherwin-Williams 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 Skyline Steel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skyline Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skyline Steel are Apollodorous by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shale by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Armadillo by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Skyline Steel'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 Skyline Steel?
Skyline Steel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Skyline Steel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.