Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Summer Shadow |
| SKU | PPG0996-7 |
| Hex | #5E5E5E |
| RGB | 94, 94, 94 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 37% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Summer Shadow
With an LRV of 11, Summer Shadow 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.
Summer Shadow 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Summer Shadow 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 #5E5E5E in HSL space. Pair Summer Shadow 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 Summer Shadow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Summer Shadow 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 PPG0996-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Summer Shadow. The nearest is Cloak Gray (SW 6278) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloak Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Summer Shadow
The closest Behr equivalent of Summer Shadow is Shades On (T17-10). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Behr is your counter, order Shades On and you'll get the same color. See the full Shades On swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Summer Shadow. The nearest is Anchor Gray (2126-30) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anchor Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Summer Shadow
At Valspar, the closest color to Summer Shadow is Carriage Wheel (M330) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.5 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carriage Wheel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Summer Shadow
The closest Glidden equivalent of Summer Shadow is Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Glidden is your counter, order Summer Shadow and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Shadow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Summer Shadow. The nearest is Thunderous Gray (444-6DB) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thunderous Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summer Shadow
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Summer Shadow. The nearest is Mercury Peak (HGSW 3372) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mercury Peak swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Summer Shadow
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Summer Shadow is Marengo (DEGR54) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marengo swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Summer Shadow
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Summer Shadow is Autumn Gray (JG-143) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Summer Shadow
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Summer Shadow is Beetle Black (NO. G16) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beetle Black swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Zen Retreat (0535), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Summer Shadow
At Rodda, the closest color to Summer Shadow is Shale (CA192) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Summer Shadow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Summer Shadow is Weathervane (BD20) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathervane swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Kompozit's nearest match is Zen Retreat (0535), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Summer Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →