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PPG / Glidden ElementalPPG1011-2 · #CFD2D2 · LRV 64

Elemental reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG1011-2 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN ELEMENTAL
RGB 207, 210, 210LRV 64

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameElemental
SKUPPG1011-2
Hex#CFD2D2
RGB207, 210, 210
HSL180°, 3%, 82%
LRV64
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About PPG / Glidden Elemental

At LRV 64, Elemental is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Elemental is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6232 · #CDD2D2 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 64
SW 6246 · #CAD0D2 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 62
SW 9136 · #CBD4D4 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 65
SW 9561 · #D2D1CB · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 63

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All gray at Behr →
PPU26-11 · #D1D4D1 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 65
PPU26-15 · #D1D1CE · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 64
ECC-34-1 · #CDD5D3 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 65
PPU12-11 · #CED4D0 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 65

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-515 · #CFD4D7 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 65
1604 · #CFD4D1 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 64
1591 · #CED2CE · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 64
1451 · #D3CFD0 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 63

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.11
All gray at Valspar →
7004-21 · #D1D3D1 · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 64.8
4007-1A · #CED3D2 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 64.4
T654 · #CBD1CE · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 62.9
4001-1A · #D4D0CF · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 63.8

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.24
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1011-2 · #D0D3D3 · ΔE 0.24 · LRV 65
50BG 63/014 · #CED0D3 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 63
PPG1009-2 · #D1D3CF · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 65
PPG0995-2 · #D2D1CE · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 64

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All gray at Dutch Boy →
434-1DB · #CDD2D3 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 64
430-2DB · #C8D2D3 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 63
425-1DB · #CDD2CA · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 63
343-1DB · #D1CDD0 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 62
HGSW 3337 · #CDD2D2 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 62
HGSW 6232 · #CDD2D2 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 62
HGSW 3327 · #CBD4D4 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 66
HGSW 9136 · #CBD4D4 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 66

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6366 · #D3D3D2 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 60
DEC794 · #CAD2D4 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 59
DE6380 · #D1D0D1 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 59
DE6317 · #CAD3D4 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 59

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 277 · #D4D4D2 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 66
NO. 205 · #C9CFCD · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 61
NO. 317 · #C5D1D8 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 62

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.83
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0524 · #CDCFCF · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 62
0517 · #D1D0D2 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 64
1315 · #CFCFD4 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 62
0475 · #CCD4CF · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 64

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0517 · #CFCFD0 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 63
0530 · #D4D5D0 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 66
0538 · #D6D2CE · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 65
0629 · #C7D4D7 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 65

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All gray at Rodda →
R073 · #CCCFCD · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 62
R091 · #CAD0D3 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 63
CA187 · #CECEC9 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 62
CA030 · #D7D5CD · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 67

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.59
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-785 · #D0D1CC · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 63
C2-738 · #CAD3D4 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 64
C2-962 · #D0D2CC · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 64
C2-723 · #CED7D4 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 66

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-31 · #CED0D3 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 63
PNT100-LT-07 · #D6D7D2 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 68
PNT100-LT-08 · #CBCBC5 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 59
PNT100-LT-18 · #D8D3CD · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 66

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.64
All gray at Portola Paints →
SAN FERNANDO · #D5D0C9 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 63

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All gray at Kompozit →
0517 · #CFCFD0 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 62
0530 · #D4D5D0 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 66
0538 · #D6D2CE · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 65
0629 · #C7D4D7 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 64

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Elemental within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1009-2 · LRV 64
PPG1039-1 · LRV 63
FLLW961 · LRV 65
PPG1037-2 · LRV 63
PPG1036-2 · LRV 62
PPG1003-2 · LRV 65

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CFD2D2 in HSL space. Pair Elemental with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CFD2D2 + #D2CFCF
TRIADIC
#CFD2D2 · #D2CFD2 · #D2D2CF
ANALOGOUS
#CFD2D1 · #CFD2D2 · #CFD1D2

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.52:1fail
Sample text on black
13.8:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

PPG / Glidden Elemental Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Elemental 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 PPG1011-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elemental

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Elemental is Misty (SW 6232). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Misty and you'll get the same color. See the full Misty swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Elemental

Behr's nearest match is Halation (PPU26-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Halation swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Elemental

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Elemental is Sterling (1591) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sterling swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Elemental

Valspar's nearest match is Pelican (4007-1A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64.4 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Pelican swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Elemental

The closest Glidden equivalent of Elemental is Elemental (PPG1011-2). At ΔE 0.24 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64). If Glidden is your counter, order Elemental and you'll get the same color. See the full Elemental swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Elemental

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Elemental is Moonlit Walk (434-1DB). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Moonlit Walk and you'll get the same color. See the full Moonlit Walk swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elemental

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Elemental is Watermarked (HGSW 3337). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 64). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Watermarked and you'll get the same color. See the full Watermarked swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Elemental

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Elemental is Clouded Vision (DE6380) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 59 vs 64) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clouded Vision swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Elemental

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Dark Moon (JG-74), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 64) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Dark Moon swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Elemental

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Dimpse (NO. 277), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 64) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Dimpse swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elemental

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Elemental is Cool Elegance (0517) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Elegance swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elemental

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cool Elegance (0517), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Cool Elegance swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Elemental

Rodda's nearest match is Still Pool (R091), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Still Pool swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Elemental

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Elemental is Overcast (C2-738) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overcast swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Elemental

Clare's nearest match is Wink (PNT100-LT-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Wink swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Elemental

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Elemental. The nearest is San Fernando (SAN FERNANDO) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full San Fernando swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Elemental

Kompozit's nearest match is Cool Elegance (0517), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 64) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Cool Elegance swatch →

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