PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsRepose Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsLight French Gray
Why this comparison. Repose is the warm pick, Light French Gray the truer neutral — similar depth, different temperature.
Repose Gray and Light French Gray are very close (ΔE 2.91). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7015
Repose Gray
#CCC9C0 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 55
Light French Gray
#C2C0BB · LRV 53
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.91
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
5
Repose Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Repose Gray: red-orange / warm
Light French Gray: red-orange / warm
Light French Gray: red-orange / warm
Repose Gray is slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53, 5-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Repose Gray | Light French Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7015 | SW 55 |
| Hex | #CCC9C0 | #C2C0BB |
| RGB | 204, 201, 192 | 194, 192, 187 |
| LRV | 58 | 53 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK REPOSE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK LIGHT FRENCH GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Light French Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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