Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Burnished Blade |
| SKU | PPG0995-5 |
| Hex | #9F9F9F |
| RGB | 159, 159, 159 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 62% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Burnished Blade
Burnished Blade sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Burnished Blade 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
13 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.
Diamond Vogel
Behr
Kompozit
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Burnished Blade within PPG / 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 #9F9F9F in HSL space. Pair Burnished Blade 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.
PPG / Glidden Burnished Blade Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Burnished Blade 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 PPG / Glidden PPG0995-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Burnished Blade
The closest Behr equivalent of Burnished Blade is Elemental Gray (PPU26-06). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Elemental Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Elemental Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Burnished Blade
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Burnished Blade is Smoky Tone (0541). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Smoky Tone and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Burnished Blade
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sterling Silver (1461), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Burnished Blade without repainting risk. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Burnished Blade
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Jet Gray (0548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Burnished Blade without repainting risk. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Burnished Blade
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Burnished Blade is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Burnished Blade
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Burnished Blade is Trough Grey (BD13) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trough Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Burnished Blade
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Burnished Blade is Silvered Chain (435-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Burnished Blade
At Valspar, the closest color to Burnished Blade is Hazy Stratus (4004-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.2 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Stratus swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Burnished Blade
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Burnished Blade is Stamped Concrete (SW 7655) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stamped Concrete swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Burnished Blade
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Burnished Blade is Wind in the Willows (DEGR10) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wind in the Willows swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Burnished Blade
Clare has no exact twin of Burnished Blade. The nearest is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Burnished Blade
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Burnished Blade. The nearest is Watering Can (JG-135) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Burnished Blade
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Burnished Blade — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.93). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0995-5 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →