Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Network Gray |
| SKU | SW 7073 |
| Hex | #A8A39A |
| RGB | 168, 163, 154 |
| HSL | 39°, 7%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Network Gray
Network Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Network 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Network 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 #A8A39A in HSL space. Pair Network 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 Network Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Network 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 7073 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Network Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Network Gray is Quail Ridge (ECC-18-1) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quail Ridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Network Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rockport Gray (HC-105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Network Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Network Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Network Gray is Graceful Gray (8006-2E). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Graceful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Graceful Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Network Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Network Gray is Winter's Nap (PPG1018-4) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter's Nap swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Network Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Network Gray is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Network Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Quarry Lane (442-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Network Gray without repainting risk. See the full Quarry Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Network Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Functional Gray (HGSW 2465), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Network Gray without repainting risk. See the full Functional Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Network Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Dust Yourself Off (DEGR04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Network Gray without repainting risk. See the full Dust Yourself Off swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Network Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Network Gray without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Network Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Network Gray. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Network Gray
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Network Gray is Cloudy Today (0568). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Cloudy Today and you'll get the same color. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Network Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Shark Fin (0574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Network Gray without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Network Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Network Gray is Pebbles (CA041) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Network Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Motley (C2-797), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Network Gray without repainting risk. See the full Motley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Network Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Network Gray. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Network Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Network Gray. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Network Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Shark Fin (0574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Network Gray without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →