Paint Color Lab Whirlwind PPG 1013-3
PPG Whirlwind (PPG1013-3) has an LRV of 53 and a neutral gray undertone, closest to Valspar Gravity (4005-1B).
- LRV
- 53light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Neutralcalculated from Lab
- Hex
- #BEC0C2
- RGB
- 190, 192, 194
- CIE Lab
- 77.6 / -0.3 / -1.2D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Whirlwind in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Valspar 4005-1B | Valspar | 56.26 | 1.7 | very close |
| Coventry Gray BM HC-169 | Benjamin Moore | 48.18 | 3.7 | close, visible side by side |
| Metropolitan BM AF-690 | Benjamin Moore | 49.96 | 4.1 | similar, clearly different |
| Natural Gray Behr PPU18-10 | Behr | 53 | 4.2 | similar, clearly different |
| Filtered Shade Valspar 4003-1B | Valspar | 58.45 | 4.5 | similar, clearly different |
| White Metal Behr N520-1 | Behr | 63 | 4.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Comfort Gray SW 6205 | Sherwin-Williams | 54 | 5.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Repose Gray SW 7015 | Sherwin-Williams | 58 | 6.1 | similar, clearly different |
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Whirlwind on a wall
About Whirlwind
PPG Whirlwind (PPG1013-3) LRV and undertone
PPG Whirlwind (PPG1013-3) has an LRV of 53, which places it in the mid-tone range. Light reflectance value measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. At this level, Whirlwind sits between lighter grays and deeper wall colors, so its apparent brightness will depend on daylight, artificial lighting, and nearby surfaces. Its color family is gray, and its calculated undertone is neutral. A neutral undertone means the supplied color analysis does not identify a clear warm yellow or other dominant undertone. However, surrounding materials and the direction of daylight can still influence how the gray appears. In north-facing rooms, daylight often looks cooler; in south-facing spaces, stronger warm light may alter its perceived balance.
PPG Whirlwind in other brands
Valspar Gravity (4005-1B) has an LRV of 56.26 and a ΔE of 1.7, making it a very close alternative by measured color difference. Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169) has an LRV of 48.18 and a ΔE of 3.7, so the difference is close but visible side by side. Benjamin Moore Metropolitan (AF-690) measures LRV 49.96 with a ΔE of 4.1. Behr Natural Gray (PPU18-10) has an LRV of 53 and a ΔE of 4.2. These latter options are only similar rather than close under the stated ΔE guidelines. Valspar Filtered Shade (4003-1B), with LRV 58.45 and ΔE 4.5, is also a similar alternative. Matching LRVs alone do not guarantee a matching appearance, because ΔE captures additional color differences beyond reflectance.
Lighter and darker PPG alternatives
PPG Elemental (PPG1011-2) has an LRV of 66, thirteen points higher than Whirlwind, and is the closest listed lighter option by ΔE at 4.8. It may suit a room where a lighter wall finish is desired without moving to a very high-reflectance color. PPG Zen (PPG1040-1), at LRV 69, offers an even lighter alternative, although its ΔE of 6.7 indicates only a similar color. For darker walls, PPG Flagstone (PPG1001-4) has an LRV of 41, while PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of 48. Both reflect less light than Whirlwind. Flagstone can provide a more pronounced reduction in brightness. Compare painted samples beside trim and flooring, and check them under both daytime and evening lighting before making a final selection.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Whirlwind.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from PPG's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with PPG. See how we measure colors.