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Sherwin-Williams Web GraySW 7075 · #616669 · LRV 13

Web Gray reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 7075 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS WEB GRAY
RGB 97, 102, 105LRV 13

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameWeb Gray
SKUSW 7075
Hex#616669
RGB97, 102, 105
HSL202°, 4%, 40%
LRV13
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Sherwin-Williams Web Gray

With an LRV of 13, Web Gray is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Web Gray works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

15 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 2.07
All gray at Behr →
HDC-MD-28 · #606666 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 13
PPU25-20 · #5E6869 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 13
PPU25-02 · #646763 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 13

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1616 · #626568 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 14
HC-178 · #646769 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 13
PM-8 · #646769 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 13
1630 · #5F666C · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 14

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All gray at Valspar →
4005-2B · #616467 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 12.6
4006-2B · #5F676D · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 13.2
4004-2B · #656764 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 13.3
5001-2B · #59686C · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 13

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.45
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1038-6 · #5E686E · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 13

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1038-6 · #5E686D · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 13
30BB 13/034 · #62656B · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 13

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All gray at Dutch Boy →
435-6DB · #5D6265 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 12
430-7DB · #5D676B · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 13
433-6DB · #5E6974 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 14
HGSW 1462 · #616669 · ΔE 0 · LRV 13
HGSW 7075 · #616669 · ΔE 0 · LRV 13
HGSW 1482 · #636562 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 13
HGSW 7068 · #636562 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 13

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS35 · #5F666A · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 13
DET616 · #62696B · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 14
DE6363 · #646767 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 13
DE6314 · #606865 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 13

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.95
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-142 · #626368 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 13
JG-170 · #616664 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 13
JG-140 · #626663 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 13

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.99
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 26 · #626664 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 13

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0535 · #646564 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 13
0514 · #5F646C · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 13

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All gray at Hirshfield's →
H0148 · #636869 · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 14
0528 · #626869 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 15
0584 · #60635F · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 14

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All gray at Rodda →
CA209 · #5C6267 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 12
R095 · #5C6568 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 13
CA201 · #646C71 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 15

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-966 · #666869 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 14
C2-982 · #626369 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 13
BD20 · #5E5F63 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 11

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All gray at Kompozit →
0528 · #626869 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 14
0584 · #60635F · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 12
0507 · #5E6C76 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 14

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Web 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.

SW 2848 · LRV 13
SW 7068 · LRV 13
SW 6257 · LRV 14
SW 9655 · LRV 14
SW 9560 · LRV 14
SW 7061 · LRV 13

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #616669 in HSL space. Pair Web Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#616669 + #696461
TRIADIC
#616669 · #696166 · #666961
ANALOGOUS
#616968 · #616669 · #616269

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
5.81:1AA
Sample text on black
3.61:1AA Large

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

Sherwin-Williams Web Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Web 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 7075 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Web Gray

At Behr, the closest color to Web Gray is Cordite (HDC-MD-28) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cordite swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Web Gray

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Stormy Sky (1616), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Web Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stormy Sky swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Web Gray

Valspar's nearest match is High-Speed Steel (4005-2B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.6 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Web Gray without repainting risk. See the full High-Speed Steel swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Web Gray

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Web Gray is Lava Gray (PPG1038-6) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Gray swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Web Gray

At Glidden, the closest color to Web Gray is Dark Grey Silk (30BB 13/034) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Grey Silk swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Web Gray

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Web Gray is Steeled Blue (430-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steeled Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Web Gray

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Web Gray is Web Gray (HGSW 1462). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Web Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Web Gray swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Web Gray

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Web Gray is Fossilized Wood (DESS35). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Fossilized Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized Wood swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Web Gray

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Web Gray is Ridge Rock (JG-170) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ridge Rock swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Web Gray

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Web Gray is Down Pipe (NO. 26) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Down Pipe swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Web Gray

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Web Gray is Zen Retreat (0535) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Web Gray

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Greybeard (0528), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Web Gray without repainting risk. See the full Greybeard swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Web Gray

At Rodda, the closest color to Web Gray is Midnight Surf (R095) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Midnight Surf swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Web Gray

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Web Gray is Shale (C2-982) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Web Gray

Kompozit's nearest match is Greybeard (0528), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Web Gray without repainting risk. See the full Greybeard swatch →

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