ColorplanPerfect Greige
SW 6073 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 42 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Perfect Greige (SW 6073) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Evening Gown (CSP-375), Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293) and Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13). 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 | 41.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B7AB9F |
| RGB | 183, 171, 159 |
| HSL | 30°, 14%, 67% |
About Perfect Greige
Perfect Greige (SW 6073) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Sherwin-Williams with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 42, Perfect Greige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Perfect Greige'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 Balanced Beige (SW 7037), it's darker and cooler.
How Perfect Greige changes with the light
Perfect Greige 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
Perfect Greige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Perfect Greige 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 Perfect Greige close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Perfect Greige will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Perfect Greige in real homes
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Perfect Greige 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 0.6
Also close: Cobblestone (ΔE 1.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Perfect Greige questions
What undertone does Perfect Greige have?
Perfect Greige has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Perfect Greige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Perfect Greige a light or dark color?
Perfect Greige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Perfect Greige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Perfect Greige in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Evening Gown CSP-375 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Farrow & Ball: Jitney No.293 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Perfect Greige?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Perfect Greige's undertone.
Where does Perfect Greige work best?
Perfect Greige works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, Perfect Greige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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