ColorplanWeb Gray
SW 7075 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 13 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Web Gray (SW 7075) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky (1616), 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 | 13.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #616669 |
| RGB | 97, 102, 105 |
| HSL | 202°, 4%, 40% |
About Web Gray
Web Gray (SW 7075) is a very dark cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 13, Web Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Web Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Outerspace (SW 6251), it's lighter and warmer.
How Web Gray changes with the light
Web 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
Web Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Web 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 Web Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Web Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Web Gray in real homes
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Web 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 1.1
Also close: Charcoal Slate (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Inchyra Blue (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Web Gray questions
What undertone does Web Gray have?
Web Gray has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Web Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Web Gray a light or dark color?
Web Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Web 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 Web Gray in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Stormy Sky 1616 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Graphic Charcoal N500-6 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Web Gray?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Web Gray's undertone.
Where does Web Gray work best?
Web Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Web Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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