Undercover
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Undercover remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#5c5753
LRV
10.00
Undercover's Color Strip
Undercover is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG0998 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Undercover in Real Rooms
Undercover has a low LRV of 10 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Undercover with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Undercover
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1 Dining Room Photo
The color Undercover has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Undercover paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Undercover. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
mediterranean front door featuring Undercover by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Undercover strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
PPG Undercover in a contemporary home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Undercover holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Undercover — modern luxury bathroom
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1 House Photo
Undercover on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
Undercover color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Using Undercover on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
mediterranean patio featuring Undercover by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Undercover creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Undercover paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Undercover is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Undercover — classy kitchen cabinets
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1 Living Room Photo
Undercover provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
A organic modern living room painted in Undercover
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