PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsMindful Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsRepose Gray
Why this comparison. Same SW family; next-tone-down query.
Mindful Gray and Repose Gray are close but distinct (ΔE 5.49). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7016
Mindful Gray
#BBB5A8 · LRV 48
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7015
Repose Gray
#CCC9C0 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
5.49
Different color
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
10
Repose Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Mindful Gray: red-orange / warm
Repose Gray: red-orange / warm
Repose Gray: red-orange / warm
Repose Gray is meaningfully lighter (LRV 58 vs 48). On a wall, Repose Gray reads light, airy; Mindful Gray reads mid-tone.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Mindful Gray | Repose Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7016 | SW 7015 |
| Hex | #BBB5A8 | #CCC9C0 |
| RGB | 187, 181, 168 | 204, 201, 192 |
| LRV | 48 | 58 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK MINDFUL GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Mindful Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK REPOSE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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