Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Industrial Revolution |
| SKU | PPG0997-6 |
| Hex | #7B7D7B |
| RGB | 123, 125, 123 |
| HSL | 120°, 1%, 49% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Industrial Revolution
With an LRV of 20, Industrial Revolution is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Industrial Revolution works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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.
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Clare
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Industrial Revolution 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 #7B7D7B in HSL space. Pair Industrial Revolution 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 Industrial Revolution Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Industrial Revolution 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 PPG0997-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At Behr, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Shutter Gray (PPU25-18) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shutter Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Stone Mason (DET615) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Mason swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At Clare, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irony swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Asphalt (CC-548) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Asphalt swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Attitude Gray (SW 7060) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Attitude Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At Kompozit, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Captain Nemo (0542) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Captain Nemo swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Industrial Revolution. The nearest is Wooden Palette (JG-130) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wooden Palette swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Industrial Revolution. The nearest is Ocean Frigate (0555) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Frigate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Industrial Revolution. The nearest is Barnacle (C2-872) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barnacle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Industrial Revolution — the nearest deck color, Night on the Moors (8004-1E), is clearly different (ΔE 5.56). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0997-6 instead. See the full Night on the Moors swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Industrial Revolution — the nearest deck color, Smoldered (444-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.56). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0997-6 instead. See the full Smoldered swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Industrial Revolution — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0997-6 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Industrial Revolution — the nearest deck color, Green Smoke (NO. 47), is clearly different (ΔE 6.98). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0997-6 instead. See the full Green Smoke swatch →