Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Analytical Gray |
| SKU | SW 7051 |
| Hex | #BFB6A7 |
| RGB | 191, 182, 167 |
| HSL | 38°, 16%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray
Analytical Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Analytical Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The 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 neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Analytical Gray within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BFB6A7 in HSL space. Pair Analytical Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Analytical Gray 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7051 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Analytical Gray
Behr's nearest match is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Analytical Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gallery Buff (CSP-225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Analytical Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Counterpoint (8005-5C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Counterpoint swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Analytical Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Analytical Gray is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Analytical Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Analytical Gray is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Analytical Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Comfortable Gray (443-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Comfortable Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Analytical Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Anew Gray (HGSW 3466), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Anew Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Analytical Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Naturally-Sourced (DEGR24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Naturally-Sourced swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Analytical Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Analytical Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Analytical Gray is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Analytical Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Analytical Gray
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Analytical Gray is Thistle Gray (0197). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Thistle Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Analytical Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Analytical Gray is Hearth (CA045) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Analytical Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Ostrich (C2-909), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Analytical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Analytical Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Analytical Gray. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Analytical Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Analytical Gray is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Analytical Gray
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Analytical Gray is Thistle Gray (0197). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Thistle Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →