Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Functional Gray |
| SKU | SW 7024 |
| Hex | #A6A294 |
| RGB | 166, 162, 148 |
| HSL | 47°, 9%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray
Functional Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Functional 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
18 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Functional 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 #A6A294 in HSL space. Pair Functional 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 Functional Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Functional 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 7024 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Functional Gray
Behr's nearest match is Espresso Martini (N210-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Functional Gray without repainting risk. See the full Espresso Martini swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Functional Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rockport Gray (HC-105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Functional Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Functional Gray is Gray Silt (6002-1C) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Functional Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Functional Gray is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Functional Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Aldabra (PPG14-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Functional Gray without repainting risk. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Functional Gray is Poised Neutral (440-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Functional Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Functional Gray is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Functional Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Functional Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Functional Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Functional Gray without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Functional Gray is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Functional Gray is Wood Shadow (0205) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Functional Gray is Cloudy Today (0568) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Functional Gray is Bay Leaf (CA142) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Functional Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Quahog (C2-908), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Functional Gray without repainting risk. See the full Quahog swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Functional Gray is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Functional Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Functional Gray. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Functional Gray is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Functional Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Functional Gray is Cloudy Today (0568) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →