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Sherwin-Williams Gray ScreenSW 7071 · #C6CACA · LRV 59

Gray Screen reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 7071 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS GRAY SCREEN
RGB 198, 202, 202LRV 59

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameGray Screen
SKUSW 7071
Hex#C6CACA
RGB198, 202, 202
HSL180°, 4%, 78%
LRV59
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Sherwin-Williams Gray Screen

At LRV 59, Gray Screen is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Gray Screen is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

18 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.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All gray at Behr →
UL260-17 · #C7CAC9 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 59
N140-2 · #CACCCD · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 60
PPU26-17 · #C7CBC8 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 59
ECC-62-1 · #CACACC · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 59

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1612 · #C6CBCC · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 59
1459 · #CACAC8 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 58
2119-60 · #C6CBCF · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 58
2120-60 · #C6CBCF · ΔE 2.09 · LRV 59

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All gray at Valspar →
8006-11B · #CACACA · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 59
8004-37B · #BFCBCD · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 58
4003-1B · #CBC9C4 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 58.4
8006-12B · #CAC8CB · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 58

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.58
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1009-3 · #C4C6C4 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 56
PPG0994-2 · #C8CBC8 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 59
PPG0996-2 · #CCCBC9 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 60

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.59
All gray at Glidden →
PPG0994-2 · #C8CBC8 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 59
PPG1009-3 · #C4C7C4 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 57
PPG0996-2 · #CDCCCA · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 60
PPG0995-3 · #C7C6C3 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 56

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All gray at Dutch Boy →
436-2DB · #C7CBCC · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 59
437-2DB · #C6C8C8 · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 58
341-2DB · #C6C8CB · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 58
444-1DB · #CAC8CB · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 58
HGSW 1467 · #C6CACA · ΔE 0 · LRV 59
HGSW 7071 · #C6CACA · ΔE 0 · LRV 59
HGSW 3397 · #CBC9C9 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 58
HGSW 6260 · #CBC9C9 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 58

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR61 · #CBCCCC · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 61
DE6374 · #C6C6C6 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 53
DEGR65 · #C8C8C5 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 58
DEC790 · #CAC7C4 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 53

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.25
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-83 · #C1C5C5 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 55
JG-12 · #C5C9C2 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 58
JG-93 · #C1C6CE · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 56
JG-117 · #CBC9C1 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 58

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 205 · #C9CFCD · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 61
NO. 228 · #CFCBC4 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 60
NO. 270 · #C9C7CD · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 58

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0510 · #C9CCCF · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 60
0546 · #C9C8C7 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 58
0531 · #CACAC6 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 59
0503 · #C0CBD0 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 58

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0510 · #C7CBCE · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 60
0546 · #C7C7C6 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 58
0531 · #C8C8C4 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 58
0488 · #C2CECA · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 61

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All gray at Rodda →
R073 · #CCCFCD · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 62
R061 · #C8CBC5 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 60
R013 · #C9C8CB · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 59
R103 · #CBCCD4 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 61

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-992 · #C6C6C6 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 56
C2-993 · #CDCCC8 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 60
C2-802 · #CACCD4 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 60
C2-978 · #C3CCC4 · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 59

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.3
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-08 · #CBCBC5 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 59
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 58

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All gray at Portola Paints →
PIGEON GRAY · #C2C6CA · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 56
LUMIERE · #CCC8C0 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 58

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.36
All gray at Annie Sloan →
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 49

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All gray at Kompozit →
0510 · #C7CBCE · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 59
0546 · #C7C7C6 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 57
0531 · #C8C8C4 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 58
0488 · #C2CECA · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 60

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

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

SW 6260 · LRV 59
SW 7667 · LRV 59
SW 7662 · LRV 60
SW 7657 · LRV 57
SW 9557 · LRV 57
SW 7064 · LRV 60

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C6CACA in HSL space. Pair Gray Screen with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C6CACA + #CAC6C6
TRIADIC
#C6CACA · #CAC6CA · #CACAC6
ANALOGOUS
#C6CAC8 · #C6CACA · #C6C8CA

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.65:1fail
Sample text on black
12.7:1AAA

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

Sherwin-Williams Gray Screen Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Gray Screen 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 7071 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Gray Screen

The closest Behr equivalent of Gray Screen is Burnished Metal (UL260-17). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). If Behr is your counter, order Burnished Metal and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnished Metal swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Screen

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gray Screen is Pelican Gray (1612). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pelican Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Pelican Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Gray Screen

At Valspar, the closest color to Gray Screen is Gray Morn (8006-11B) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Morn swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Screen

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Screen without repainting risk. See the full Pittsburgh Gray swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Gray Screen

Glidden's nearest match is Pittsburgh Gray (PPG0994-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Screen without repainting risk. See the full Pittsburgh Gray swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Screen

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Gray Screen is Silvery Gray (436-2DB). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Silvery Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvery Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Screen

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gray Screen is Gray Screen (HGSW 1467). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Gray Screen and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Screen swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Screen

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gray Screen is Cold Embrace (DEGR65) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cold Embrace swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Screen

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gray Screen. The nearest is Wedding Band (JG-12) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wedding Band swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Screen

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gray Screen. The nearest is Calluna (NO. 270) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calluna swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Screen

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gray Screen is Paternoster (0546) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paternoster swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Screen

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sacred Spring (0510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 59) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Screen without repainting risk. See the full Sacred Spring swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Gray Screen

At Rodda, the closest color to Gray Screen is Ethereal Mist (R013) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ethereal Mist swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Screen

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gray Screen is Seraph (C2-992) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 59) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seraph swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Gray Screen

Clare has no exact twin of Gray Screen. The nearest is Grayish (PNT100-LT-10) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grayish swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray Screen

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Gray Screen is Pigeon Gray (PIGEON GRAY) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 59) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Screen

Kompozit's nearest match is Sacred Spring (0510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Screen without repainting risk. See the full Sacred Spring swatch →

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