PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsWorldly Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsAnew Gray
Why this comparison. Neighbors on the SW greige strip; Worldly Gray is lighter, Anew Gray carries more brown.
Worldly Gray and Anew Gray are very close (ΔE 3.2). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7043
Worldly Gray
#C8BFAE · LRV 57
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7030
Anew Gray
#BDB3A1 · LRV 47
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.2
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
10
Worldly Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Worldly Gray: red-orange / warm
Anew Gray: red-orange / warm
Anew Gray: red-orange / warm
Worldly Gray is meaningfully lighter (LRV 57 vs 47). On a wall, Worldly Gray reads light, airy; Anew Gray reads mid-tone.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Worldly Gray | Anew Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7043 | SW 7030 |
| Hex | #C8BFAE | #BDB3A1 |
| RGB | 200, 191, 174 | 189, 179, 161 |
| LRV | 57 | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK WORLDLY GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK ANEW GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Anew 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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