PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsRepose Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsPassive
Why this comparison. Passive is SW’s cooler gray, Repose adds warmth — the classic warm-vs-cool light gray decision.
Repose Gray and Passive are very close (ΔE 3.2). 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 7064
Passive
#CBCCC9 · LRV 60
Undertone: true neutral
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.2
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Passive is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Repose Gray: red-orange / warm
Passive: true neutral
Passive: true neutral
LRV is essentially equal (58 vs 60) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Repose Gray | Passive |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7015 | SW 7064 |
| Hex | #CCC9C0 | #CBCCC9 |
| RGB | 204, 201, 192 | 203, 204, 201 |
| LRV | 58 | 60 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | true neutral |
| Family | Neutral | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK REPOSE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK PASSIVE
Sherwin-Williams Passive
Best when you want the more neutral baseline — works in nearly any room.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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