Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Superhero Gray |
| SKU | PPG0993-5 |
| Hex | #848C93 |
| RGB | 132, 140, 147 |
| HSL | 208°, 6%, 55% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Superhero Gray
Superhero Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Superhero Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Superhero Gray 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 #848C93 in HSL space. Pair Superhero Gray 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 Superhero Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Superhero Gray 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 PPG0993-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Superhero Gray
Behr's nearest match is Overcast (PPU26-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Superhero Gray without repainting risk. See the full Overcast swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Superhero Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Superhero Gray is Hearthstone (1601) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearthstone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Superhero Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Superhero Gray is Blue Cashmere (M339). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.4 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Blue Cashmere and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Cashmere swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Superhero Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Superhero Gray is Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). If Glidden is your counter, order Superhero Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Superhero Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Superhero Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Superhero Gray is Alloy Gray (436-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alloy Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Superhero Gray
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Superhero Gray. The nearest is Weathered Gray (DEGR74) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Weathered Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Superhero Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Deep Rock (JG-95), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Superhero Gray without repainting risk. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Superhero Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Superhero Gray. The nearest is Selvedge (NO. 306) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Superhero Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Superhero Gray is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Superhero Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Superhero Gray is Steel (CA194) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Superhero Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Superhero Gray. The nearest is Portland (C2-953) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Portland swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Superhero Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Superhero Gray. The nearest is Cyclone (CYCLONE) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cyclone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Superhero Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Superhero Gray. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →