ColorplanKeystone Gray
SW 7504 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 29 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Keystone Gray (SW 7504) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 29. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Weimaraner (AF-155), Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray (No.243) and Behr Studio Taupe (PPU5-07). 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 | 29.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9E9284 |
| RGB | 158, 146, 132 |
| HSL | 32°, 12%, 57% |
About Keystone Gray
Keystone Gray (SW 7504) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 29, Keystone Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Keystone Gray'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 Pavestone (SW 7642), it's darker and warmer.
How Keystone Gray changes with the light
Keystone Gray has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Keystone Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Keystone Gray 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 Keystone Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Keystone Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Keystone Gray in real homes
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Keystone 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Ashley Gray (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Chemise (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Keystone Gray questions
What undertone does Keystone Gray have?
Keystone Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Keystone Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Keystone Gray a light or dark color?
Keystone Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Keystone Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Keystone Gray in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Weimaraner AF-155 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray No.243 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (very close, ΔE 2.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Keystone Gray?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Keystone Gray's undertone.
Where does Keystone Gray work best?
Keystone Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 29, Keystone Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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