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PPG / Glidden UFOPPG1011-4 · #999FA3 · LRV 34

UFO reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG1011-4 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN UFO
RGB 153, 159, 163LRV 34

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameUFO
SKUPPG1011-4
Hex#999FA3
RGB153, 159, 163
HSL204°, 5%, 62%
LRV34
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
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About PPG / Glidden UFO

UFO sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

UFO 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

17 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9152 · #979FA5 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 34
SW 9161 · #959BA0 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 32
SW 9139 · #90A0A6 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 34
SW 9563 · #9E9D99 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 34

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All gray at Behr →
N500-4 · #999DA0 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 33
MQ5-30 · #9BA1A3 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 35
PPU26-20 · #9A9DA2 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 34
HDC-SM16-02 · #99A1A1 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 35

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1614 · #9A9FA2 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 35
2121-30 · #979C9F · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 34
1600 · #9A9F9E · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All gray at Valspar →
8006-7C · #959B9E · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 32
V113-2 · #959B9E · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 32.5
V116-2 · #959C9C · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 32.5
8006-11D · #9D9C9C · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 33

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1011-4 · #989FA3 · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 34
PPG0993-4 · #999FA4 · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 34
50BG 33/025 · #989DA0 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 33
70BG 34/055 · #939FA6 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 34

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All gray at Dutch Boy →
435-4DB · #9EA3A5 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 36
430-4DB · #93A1A5 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 35
341-4DB · #9599A5 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 32
HGSW 3364 · #979FA5 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 34
HGSW 9152 · #979FA5 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 34
HGSW 3324 · #90A0A6 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 35
HGSW 9139 · #90A0A6 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 35

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.62
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR70 · #989EA3 · ΔE 0.62 · LRV 34
DE6354 · #9CA0A6 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 33
DE6326 · #949EA2 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 31
DE6347 · #989EA7 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 32

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.23
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-94 · #929898 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 31
JG-84 · #91A1A4 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 34

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.97
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 265 · #9EA09D · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 35

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0512 · #959DA5 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 33
0541 · #A1A1A1 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 36
0548 · #A09D9D · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 34

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0526 · #99A1A5 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 36
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 36
0541 · #9D9E9D · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 35
0548 · #9D9A9A · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 34

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.93
All gray at Rodda →
CA195 · #939DA2 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 33
R080 · #94A5AB · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 37

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-985 · #A2A3A8 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 37
C2-969 · #9B9B9B · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 33
C2-733 · #8E9EAB · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 33

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 36

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.65
All gray at Portola Paints →
TWIN PEAKS · #929EA5 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All gray at Kompozit →
0526 · #99A1A5 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 35
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 35
0541 · #9D9E9D · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 34
0548 · #9D9A9A · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 33

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to UFO within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG0993-4 · LRV 34
PPG0995-5 · LRV 35
PPG1036-4 · LRV 33
PPG1041-5 · LRV 34
PPG1037-4 · LRV 34
PPG0994-5 · LRV 34

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #999FA3 in HSL space. Pair UFO with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#999FA3 + #A39D99
TRIADIC
#999FA3 · #A3999F · #9FA399
ANALOGOUS
#99A3A2 · #999FA3 · #999AA3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.68:1fail
Sample text on black
7.84:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

PPG / Glidden UFO Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching UFO 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 PPG1011-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of UFO

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Let it Rain (SW 9152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for UFO without repainting risk. See the full Let it Rain swatch →

Behr Equivalent of UFO

Behr's nearest match is Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for UFO without repainting risk. See the full Smokey Lilac swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of UFO

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of UFO is Delray Gray (1614). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Delray Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Delray Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of UFO

Valspar has no exact twin of UFO. The nearest is Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sleepy Kitten swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of UFO

The closest Glidden equivalent of UFO is Ufo (PPG1011-4). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Glidden is your counter, order Ufo and you'll get the same color. See the full Ufo swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of UFO

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of UFO. The nearest is Rustic Blue (430-4DB) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of UFO

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Babbling Brooke (HGSW 3364), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for UFO without repainting risk. See the full Babbling Brooke swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of UFO

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of UFO is Digital Nomad (DEGR70). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Digital Nomad and you'll get the same color. See the full Digital Nomad swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of UFO

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of UFO. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of UFO

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of UFO. The nearest is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of UFO

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to UFO is Overcast Day (0512) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overcast Day swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of UFO

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Metropolis Mood (0526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for UFO without repainting risk. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of UFO

Rodda's nearest match is Harbour Grey (CA195), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for UFO without repainting risk. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of UFO

At C2 Paint, the closest color to UFO is Hailstorm (C2-969) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hailstorm swatch →

Clare Equivalent of UFO

Clare's nearest match is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for UFO without repainting risk. See the full Set In Stone swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of UFO

At Portola Paints, the closest color to UFO is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of UFO

Kompozit's nearest match is Metropolis Mood (0526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for UFO without repainting risk. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →

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