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Repose Gray vs Gratifying Gray

Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray SW 7015 compared with Behr Gratifying Gray DC-008

Repose Gray and Gratifying Gray are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.5) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Repose Gray on the left and Gratifying Gray on the right
Repose Gray · Sherwin-WilliamsGratifying Gray · BehrPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 0.5 · Nearly identical

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

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Repose GrayGratifying Gray
BrandSherwin-WilliamsBehr
CodeSW 7015DC-008
LRV5858
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#CCC9C0#CBC9C0
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Repose Gray and Gratifying Gray?

Repose Gray and Gratifying Gray are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.5) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Repose Gray or Gratifying Gray?

They have the same LRV (58), so they're equally light.

How does Repose Gray compare to Gratifying Gray in a north-facing room?

In north light Repose Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Gratifying Gray.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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