Earl Grey
SW 7660 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Earl Grey SW 7660 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#969A96
LRV
32
Family
Gray
SW 7660
Color profile
Light value
32 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, green cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Charcoal and green undertones add flavor to this cool neutral. A subdued choice, perfect for rooms of relaxation.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 32 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Earl GreyThis colorEarl GreySherwin-Williams · SW 7660
CoordinatingRhinestoneSherwin-Williams · SW 7656CoordinatingPerle NoirSherwin-Williams · SW 9154CoordinatingEider WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7014Similar colors
Tap any color to compareEarl Grey vs Tin Lizzie
32LRV30
#969A96Hex#939591
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Earl Grey vs Illusive Green
32LRV29
#969A96Hex#92948D
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Earl Grey vs African Gray
32LRV31
#969A96Hex#939899
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonecool neutral
Earl Grey vs Bedrock
32LRV34
#969A96Hex#9E9D99
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Earl Grey vs Stamped Concrete
32LRV35
#969A96Hex#A0A09A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Earl Grey vs Summit Gray
32LRV30
#969A96Hex#959491
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Earl Grey vs Acacia Haze
32LRV32
#969A96Hex#969C92
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green lean
Earl Grey vs Pewter Cast
32LRV31
#969A96Hex#9B9893
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Earl Grey vs Gray Shingle
32LRV29
#969A96Hex#949392
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Earl Grey vs Cadet
32LRV31
#969A96Hex#91999C
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonecool, blue cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareEarl Grey vs Pipe Dream
32LRV32
#969A96Hex#969B96
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Pipe Dream is near-identical compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Stone Mason Gray
32LRV31
#969A96Hex#959896
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Stone Mason Gray is very close match compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Husky Gray
32LRV30
#969A96Hex#919591
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Husky Gray is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Steel Curtain
32LRV34
#969A96Hex#9B9F9A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Steel Curtain is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Shark Fin
32LRV31
#969A96Hex#969795
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Shark Fin is very close match compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Gray Cardigan
32LRV35
#969A96Hex#9A9F9E
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonecool neutral
Gray Cardigan is very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Puritan Gray
32LRV34
#969A96Hex#979F9B
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, teal cast
Puritan Gray is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Manor House Gray
32LRV35
#969A96Hex#9EA09D
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Manor House Gray is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Cosmic Quest
32LRV35
#969A96Hex#9EA19F
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Cosmic Quest is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey vs Pigeon
32LRV34
#969A96Hex#9A9F94
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green lean
Pigeon is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Earl Grey.
Earl Grey, answered
What is the LRV of Earl Grey?
Earl Grey (SW 7660) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 32, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Earl Grey a warm or cool color?
Earl Grey has a warm undertone (warm, green cast).
Can Earl Grey be used outside?
Yes, Earl Grey is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Earl Grey from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Earl Grey is Pipe Dream (V140-4) by Valspar, near-identical.
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