Gray Area
SW 7052 · Sherwin-Williams
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#AFA696
LRV
39
Family
Greige
SW 7052
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This stone gray provides a generous warmth, while working well with a wide range of earth-toned colors. Consider this hue in a kitchen or dining room.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Gray AreaThis colorGray AreaSherwin-Williams · SW 7052
CoordinatingRipe OliveSherwin-Williams · SW 6209CoordinatingSmokey TopazSherwin-Williams · SW 6117CoordinatingNuanceSherwin-Williams · SW 7049Similar colors
Tap any color to compareGray Area vs Ethereal Mood
39LRV38
#AFA696Hex#AEA594
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Illusion
39LRV40
#AFA696Hex#B0A899
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Western Reserve
39LRV36
#AFA696Hex#A8A294
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Intellectual Gray
39LRV36
#AFA696Hex#A8A093
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Gateway Gray
39LRV41
#AFA696Hex#B2AC9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Mega Greige
39LRV37
#AFA696Hex#ADA295
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Chatroom
39LRV41
#AFA696Hex#B0AB9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Perfect Khaki
39LRV38
#AFA696Hex#B2A492
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Morris Room Grey
39LRV37
#AFA696Hex#ADA193
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Area vs Fawn Brindle
39LRV36
#AFA696Hex#A7A094
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareGray Area vs Smoked Tan
39LRV38
#AFA696Hex#AEA494
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Smoked Tan is near-identical compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Roadside
39LRV37
#AFA696Hex#ADA493
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Roadside is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Light Gray
39LRV38
#AFA696Hex#AFA592
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Light Gray is very close match · warmer compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Artemis
39LRV40
#AFA696Hex#B0A998
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Artemis is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Indian River
39LRV37
#AFA696Hex#ADA290
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Indian River is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Sharkskin
39LRV40
#AFA696Hex#B1AA9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sharkskin is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Gray Silt
39LRV36
#AFA696Hex#A9A191
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gray Silt is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Desert Dune
39LRV42
#AFA696Hex#B5AB9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Desert Dune is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Jockey Hollow Gray
39LRV39
#AFA696Hex#AEA897
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Jockey Hollow Gray is very close match compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area vs Hardwick White
39LRV42
#AFA696Hex#B2ADA0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardwick White is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Gray Area.
Gray Area, answered
What is the LRV of Gray Area?
Gray Area (SW 7052) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Gray Area a warm or cool color?
Gray Area has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Gray Area be used outside?
Yes, Gray Area is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Gray Area from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Gray Area is Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7052
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