ColorplanGrizzle Gray
SW 7068 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 13 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore City Shadow (CSP-60), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 12.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #636562 |
| RGB | 99, 101, 98 |
| HSL | 100°, 2%, 39% |
About Grizzle Gray
Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) is a very dark neutral gray from Sherwin-Williams with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 13, Grizzle Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Grizzle Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Web Gray (SW 7075), it's warmer.
How Grizzle Gray changes with the light
Grizzle Gray is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Grizzle Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Grizzle Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Grizzle Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Grizzle Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Grizzle Gray in real homes
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Grizzle Gray 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 1.2
Also close: Kendall Charcoal (ΔE 1.8)
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Grizzle Gray questions
What undertone does Grizzle Gray have?
Grizzle Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Grizzle Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Grizzle Gray a light or dark color?
Grizzle Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Grizzle Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Grizzle Gray in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: City Shadow CSP-60 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Graphic Charcoal N500-6 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Grizzle Gray?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Grizzle Gray's undertone.
Where does Grizzle Gray work best?
Grizzle Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Grizzle Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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