Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Summer Shadow |
| SKU | PPG0996-7 |
| Hex | #5E5E5E |
| RGB | 94, 94, 94 |
| HSL | 0°, 0%, 37% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| 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 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
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Summer Shadow. The nearest is Down Pipe (NO. 26) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Down Pipe 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Summer Shadow — the nearest deck color, Deep Sea Shadow (0480), is clearly different (ΔE 5.08). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0996-7 instead. See the full Deep Sea Shadow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Summer Shadow — the nearest deck color, Goodnight Moon (PNT100-DP-42), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0996-7 instead. See the full Goodnight Moon swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Summer Shadow
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Summer Shadow — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 10.92). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0996-7 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →