Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Industrial Revolution |
| SKU | PPG0997-6 |
| Hex | #7B7D7B |
| RGB | 123, 125, 123 |
| HSL | 120°, 1%, 49% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| 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 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
The closest Glidden equivalent of Industrial Revolution is Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). If Glidden is your counter, order Industrial Revolution and you'll get the same color. See the full Industrial Revolution swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Time and Space (HGSW 1503) — 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 Time and Space 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Monument Gray (H0145) — very close at ΔE 3.33, 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 Monument Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Industrial Revolution
At Rodda, the closest color to Industrial Revolution is Brushed Nickel (CA205) — very close at ΔE 2.46, 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 Brushed Nickel 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 →
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 →
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 →