Industrial Revolution
There is more to PPG Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#7b7c7bLRV
20.00
Industrial Revolution's Color Strip
Industrial Revolution is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Playing Possum and Black Widow. The strip spans from Allegheny River at the lightest end to Black Widow at the deepest. Strip PPG0997 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Industrial Revolution in Rooms
Follow Industrial Revolution from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Home Office Photo
Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 20 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow.
PPG Industrial Revolution in a industrial home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
The room’s change from everyday meals to evening occasions can draw different notes from Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Industrial Revolution paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
The contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light can draw different notes from Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Industrial Revolution — japandi bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Viewed across 1 front door image in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 20 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
classy front door featuring Industrial Revolution by PPG
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1 Kitchen Photo
Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 20 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants.
Industrial Revolution — earthy kitchen cabinets
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1 House Photo
Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6) brings its grey character into an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. An LRV of 20 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Industrial Revolution color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let the movement from window light to lamplight and upholstery, timber, art and metal accents guide the final sample decision.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Industrial Revolution
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1 Patio Photo
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let direct sun, reflected daylight and deep exterior shade and stone, timber, metal, textiles and greenery guide the final sample decision.
mediterranean patio featuring Industrial Revolution by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
Against flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware, Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 20 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A small mudroom painted in Industrial Revolution
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1 Bedroom Photo
1 bedroom image place Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 20 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Industrial Revolution — organic modern bedroom
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 20, Sourdough is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 20, Horseradish is decisively the brighter choice.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 20), opening up a space where Industrial Revolution encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Industrial Revolution is a saturated, cool, charcoal gray with a greige undertone. It is a perfect paint color to add a bit of drama to a room or as an accent wall. Pair it with soft whites and accents of gold for a well-balanced look.