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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nevermore GreyHGSW 1443 · #7D848B · LRV 23

Nevermore Grey reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1443 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS NEVERMORE GREY
RGB 125, 132, 139LRV 23

Color spec

BrandHGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
NameNevermore Grey
SKUHGSW 1443
Hex#7D848B
RGB125, 132, 139
HSL210°, 6%, 52%
LRV23
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
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About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nevermore Grey

With an LRV of 23, Nevermore Grey is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Nevermore Grey works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

15 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 0
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6256 · #7D848B · ΔE 0 · LRV 23
SW 6249 · #7A848D · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 23
SW 9559 · #7B8285 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 22
SW 7074 · #7F8486 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 23

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All gray at Behr →
PPU14-05 · #778591 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 23
PPU14-5 · #778591 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 23
PPU26-03 · #7F8384 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 22

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.09
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1607 · #7F8487 · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 24
1615 · #7F8386 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 24
2134-40 · #7E8283 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 22
ES-77 · #7F8786 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 24

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All gray at Valspar →
8004-46E · #7C7F86 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 21
V136-5 · #7C7F86 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 21.2
4007-2A · #7C878B · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 23.6
4008-2A · #808585 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 23

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1013-5 · #838489 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 23
PPG1039-5 · #7B8689 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 23
PPG1001-5 · #848686 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 24

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All gray at Glidden →
50BG 22/030 · #7C8286 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 22
70BG 23/065 · #79868F · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 23
PPG1013-5 · #828388 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 23
PPG1039-5 · #7B8588 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 23

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All gray at Dutch Boy →
434-5DB · #777F86 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 21
435-5DB · #7D8285 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 22
430-5DB · #78868A · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 23
341-5DB · #808594 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 23

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.52
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6362 · #808283 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 21
DEFD61 · #838287 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 23

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.46
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-139 · #838685 · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 24

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.12
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0520 · #818590 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 23
0506 · #778692 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 23
0534 · #858787 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 24
0542 · #878686 · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 24

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.61
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0527 · #7F878A · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 25
0520 · #7A818D · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 23
0534 · #7F8282 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 24

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All gray at Rodda →
R098 · #77808A · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 22
R015 · #838487 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 24

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-984 · #7E868E · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 23

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.02
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-MD-16 · #7B8082 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 21

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.61
All gray at Kompozit →
0527 · #7F878A · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 24
0520 · #7A818D · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 22
0534 · #7F8282 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 22

Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Nevermore Grey within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

HGSW 6256 · LRV 23
HGSW 3363 · LRV 23
HGSW 1463 · LRV 23
HGSW 1483 · LRV 22
HGSW 7067 · LRV 22
HGSW 3323 · LRV 22

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7D848B in HSL space. Pair Nevermore Grey with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7D848B + #8B847D
TRIADIC
#7D848B · #8B7D84 · #848B7D
ANALOGOUS
#7D8B8B · #7D848B · #7D7D8B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.79:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.55:1AA

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

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nevermore Grey Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Nevermore Grey 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1443 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nevermore Grey is Serious Gray (SW 6256). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Serious Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Serious Gray swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Behr, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Legendary Gray (PPU26-03) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Legendary Gray swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Englewood Cliffs (1607) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Englewood Cliffs swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Valspar, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Sharkfin (4007-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.6 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sharkfin swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garrison Gray swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Glidden, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garrison Gray swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Refined Gray (435-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Refined Gray swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Nevermore Grey. The nearest is Winding Road (DEFD61) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winding Road swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Nevermore Grey. The nearest is Teak Cups (JG-139) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teak Cups swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Slate Tint (0520) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Tint swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Rodda, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Evening Traveller (R015) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Traveller swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Nevermore Grey is Smoking Jacket (C2-984). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Smoking Jacket and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoking Jacket swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Clare, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irony swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Nevermore Grey

At Kompozit, the closest color to Nevermore Grey is London Road (0527) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Road swatch →

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