Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Pencilpoint |
| SKU | PPG0994-7 |
| Hex | #717574 |
| RGB | 113, 117, 116 |
| HSL | 165°, 2%, 45% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Pencilpoint
With an LRV of 17, Pencilpoint 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.
Pencilpoint 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Clare
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Pencilpoint 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 #717574 in HSL space. Pair Pencilpoint 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 Pencilpoint Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pencilpoint 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 PPG0994-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gray Gardens (CSP-55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Pencilpoint without repainting risk. See the full Gray Gardens swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Valspar's nearest match is Gotham City (V117-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Pencilpoint without repainting risk. See the full Gotham City swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Battleship Gray (DEC797), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Pencilpoint without repainting risk. See the full Battleship Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pencilpoint
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pencilpoint is Jailhouse Rock (C2-950) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jailhouse Rock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pencilpoint
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pencilpoint is Cliffside Gray (437-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cliffside Gray swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pencilpoint
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pencilpoint is Before the Storm (SW 9564) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Before the Storm swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pencilpoint
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pencilpoint is Stairway to Heaven (0479) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stairway to Heaven swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Behr has no exact twin of Pencilpoint. The nearest is Amazon Stone (790F-5) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amazon Stone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pencilpoint. The nearest is Ocean Frigate (0555) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Frigate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pencilpoint — the nearest deck color, Green Smoke (NO. 47), is clearly different (ΔE 6.57). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0994-7 instead. See the full Green Smoke swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pencilpoint — the nearest deck color, Luxe (JG-10), is clearly different (ΔE 6.68). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0994-7 instead. See the full Luxe swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pencilpoint — the nearest deck color, Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66), is clearly different (ΔE 7.78). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0994-7 instead. See the full Field Trip swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pencilpoint
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pencilpoint — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 9.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0994-7 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →