Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Pachyderm |
| SKU | PPG1039-4 |
| Hex | #8F989D |
| RGB | 143, 152, 157 |
| HSL | 201°, 7%, 59% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Pachyderm
Pachyderm sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pachyderm is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Pachyderm within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8F989D in HSL space. Pair Pachyderm with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Pachyderm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pachyderm from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG1039-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pachyderm
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pachyderm is Steely Gray (SW 7664). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Steely Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Steely Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pachyderm
Behr's nearest match is Blue Dusk (PPF-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Blue Dusk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pachyderm
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sweatshirt Gray (2126-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full Sweatshirt Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pachyderm
At Valspar, the closest color to Pachyderm is Winter Flannel (4007-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.5 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Flannel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pachyderm
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pachyderm is Pachyderm (PPG1039-4). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pachyderm and you'll get the same color. See the full Pachyderm swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pachyderm
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Pachyderm is Over The Moon (434-4DB). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Over The Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Over The Moon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pachyderm
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pachyderm is Steely Gray (HGSW 1453). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Steely Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Steely Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pachyderm
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Pachyderm is Wolverine (DET610). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Wolverine and you'll get the same color. See the full Wolverine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pachyderm
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Pachyderm is Times Past (JG-94) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Times Past swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pachyderm
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Pachyderm. The nearest is Nichols Beach (H048) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pachyderm
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pachyderm is Overcast Day (0512) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overcast Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pachyderm
Rodda's nearest match is December Sky (R094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pachyderm without repainting risk. See the full December Sky swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pachyderm
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pachyderm. The nearest is Zydeco (C2-986) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zydeco swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pachyderm
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Pachyderm is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pachyderm
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pachyderm is Overcast Day (0512) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overcast Day swatch →