Steamship
Steamship begins as a grey color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. An LRV of 22 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#80807fLRV
22.00
Steamship's Color Strip
Steamship is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cloudy Slate and Slate Mine. The strip spans from Shining Scale at the lightest end to Summer Shadow at the deepest. As part of strip PPG0996, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Steamship in Rooms
Follow Steamship 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 Bathroom Photo
Viewed across 1 bathroom image in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Steamship (PPG0996-5) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 22 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Steamship — minimalist bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
1 bedroom image trace Steamship (PPG0996-5) through the slower pace of morning and night. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Steamship
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1 Home Office Photo
Steamship (PPG0996-5) brings its grey character into a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. An LRV of 22 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Steamship in a industrial home office
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1 Front Door Photo
Steamship (PPG0996-5) brings its grey character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. An LRV of 22 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
mediterranean front door featuring Steamship by PPG
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1 Dining Room Photo
These 1 dining room image show how Steamship (PPG0996-5) can sit beside timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Steamship paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Patio Photo
Steamship (PPG0996-5) moves through 1 patio image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. An LRV of 22 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Steamship by PPG
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1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image trace Steamship (PPG0996-5) through the room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A cozy living room painted in Steamship
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1 Kitchen Photo
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Steamship (PPG0996-5) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 22 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Steamship — classy kitchen cabinets
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home, the most interesting quality of Steamship (PPG0996-5) may be the way it responds to flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Steamship paint in a small mudroom
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1 House Photo
In an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, the most interesting quality of Steamship (PPG0996-5) may be the way it responds to roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Steamship color — eclectic house inspiration
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Trim Color
Horseradish reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 22), opening up a space where Steamship encloses it.
At LRV 88 vs 22, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Steamship is a saturated, cool, charcoal gray with an ash 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.