ColorplanAnonymous
SW 7046 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 20 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore River Silt (CSP-180) and Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 19.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #817A6E |
| RGB | 129, 122, 110 |
| HSL | 38°, 8%, 47% |
About Anonymous
Anonymous (SW 7046) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 20, Anonymous absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Anonymous's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019), it's lighter and warmer.
How Anonymous changes with the light
Anonymous has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Anonymous will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Anonymous will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Anonymous close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Anonymous will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Anonymous in real homes
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Anonymous equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Carter Gray (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Mole's Breath (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Anonymous questions
What undertone does Anonymous have?
Anonymous has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Anonymous's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Anonymous a light or dark color?
Anonymous has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Anonymous absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Anonymous in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: River Silt CSP-180 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 6.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Anonymous?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Anonymous's undertone.
Where does Anonymous work best?
Anonymous works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 20, Anonymous absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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