Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Steel Curtain |
| SKU | PPG0994-5 |
| Hex | #9B9F9A |
| RGB | 155, 159, 154 |
| HSL | 108°, 3%, 61% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Steel Curtain
Steel Curtain sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Steel Curtain 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Steel Curtain 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 #9B9F9A in HSL space. Pair Steel Curtain 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 Steel Curtain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Steel Curtain 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 PPG0994-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Steel Curtain
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Steel Curtain is Bedrock (SW 9563) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedrock swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Behr's nearest match is Brampton Gray (PPU11-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Steel Curtain without repainting risk. See the full Brampton Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Puritan Gray (HC-164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Steel Curtain without repainting risk. See the full Puritan Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Steel Curtain
At Valspar, the closest color to Steel Curtain is Hazy Stratus (4004-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.2 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Stratus swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Steel Curtain
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Steel Curtain is Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Steel Curtain and you'll get the same color. See the full Steel Curtain swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Steel Curtain
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Steel Curtain is Antiquated Pewter (425-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquated Pewter swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Steel Curtain
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Steel Curtain is Thorntree (HGSW 3284) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thorntree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Concrete Jungle (DEGR68), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Steel Curtain without repainting risk. See the full Concrete Jungle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Steel Curtain. The nearest is Watering Can (JG-135) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Manor House Gray (NO. 265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Steel Curtain without repainting risk. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Steel Curtain — the nearest deck color, Jet Gray (0548), is clearly different (ΔE 5.26). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0994-5 instead. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Steel Curtain
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Steel Curtain is Cannon Ball (0449) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cannon Ball swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Rodda's nearest match is On the Rocks (R069), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Steel Curtain without repainting risk. See the full On the Rocks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Steel Curtain
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Steel Curtain. The nearest is Artesian (C2-972) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artesian swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Steel Curtain — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 5.53). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0994-5 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Steel Curtain — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 6.64). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0994-5 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Steel Curtain — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.61). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0994-5 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Steel Curtain — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 8.45). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0994-5 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Steel Curtain
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Steel Curtain — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 9.09). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG0994-5 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Steel Curtain
At Kompozit, the closest color to Steel Curtain is Cannon Ball (0449) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cannon Ball swatch →