Gray Matters
SW 7066 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Gray Matters SW 7066 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#A7A8A2
LRV
39
Family
Gray
SW 7066
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, green cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This cool, neutral gray is not too light or dark. Adds balance when paired with lively shades like Peacock Plume and Crabby Apple.”— 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 MattersThis colorGray MattersSherwin-Williams · SW 7066
CoordinatingPeacock PlumeSherwin-Williams · SW 0020CoordinatingCrabby AppleSherwin-Williams · SW 7592CoordinatingNebulous WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7063Similar colors
Tap any color to compareGray Matters vs Ellie Gray
39LRV40
#A7A8A2Hex#AAA9A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Gray Matters vs Unusual Gray
39LRV38
#A7A8A2Hex#A3A7A0
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Gray Matters vs Stamped Concrete
39LRV35
#A7A8A2Hex#A0A09A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Gray Matters vs Rare Gray
39LRV38
#A7A8A2Hex#A6A69B
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green lean
Gray Matters vs Gris
39LRV39
#A7A8A2Hex#A5A9A8
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Gray Matters vs Breakwater
39LRV38
#A7A8A2Hex#A2A8A6
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, teal cast
Gray Matters vs Mineral Deposit
39LRV43
#A7A8A2Hex#ABB0AC
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Gray Matters vs Dorian Gray
39LRV39
#A7A8A2Hex#ACA79E
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Gray Matters vs Escape Gray
39LRV41
#A7A8A2Hex#ABAC9F
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green lean
Gray Matters vs Downing Stone
39LRV36
#A7A8A2Hex#A6A397
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareGray Matters vs Platinum Gray
39LRV40
#A7A8A2Hex#A8A9A3
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Platinum Gray is near-identical compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Great Graphite
39LRV38
#A7A8A2Hex#A5A6A1
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Great Graphite is near-identical compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Classic Grayscale
39LRV38
#A7A8A2Hex#A7A7A2
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Classic Grayscale is near-identical compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Stately Graystone
39LRV39
#A7A8A2Hex#A9A8A2
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Stately Graystone is very close match compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Hippopotamus
39LRV40
#A7A8A2Hex#A7AAA5
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Hippopotamus is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Precipitation
39LRV41
#A7A8A2Hex#ABACA7
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Precipitation is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Cool Granite
39LRV41
#A7A8A2Hex#ABACA8
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Cool Granite is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Sabre Gray
39LRV38
#A7A8A2Hex#A4A79E
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Sabre Gray is very close match compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Lamp Room Gray
39LRV44
#A7A8A2Hex#B1B1AA
GrayFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Lamp Room Gray is close match · 5 points lighter compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters vs Manor House Gray
39LRV35
#A7A8A2Hex#9EA09D
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm neutral
Manor House Gray is close match · 4 points darker · cooler compared with Gray Matters.
Gray Matters, answered
What is the LRV of Gray Matters?
Gray Matters (SW 7066) 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 Matters a warm or cool color?
Gray Matters has a warm undertone (warm, green cast).
Can Gray Matters be used outside?
Yes, Gray Matters is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Gray Matters from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Gray Matters is Platinum Gray (HC-179) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7066
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