Hardware
SW 6172 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Hardware SW 6172 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#8B8372
LRV
23
Family
Greige
SW 6172
Color profile
Light value
23 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Go dark with this oxidized green-gray neutral. Consider in a well-lit bathroom with pewter fixtures for a powerful statement.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 23 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around HardwareThis colorHardwareSherwin-Williams · SW 6172
CoordinatingSedate GraySherwin-Williams · SW 6169CoordinatingCavern ClaySherwin-Williams · SW 7701CoordinatingModerne WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6168Similar colors
Tap any color to compareHardware vs Zinc Luster
23LRV23
#8B8372Hex#8C8373
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs Terrain
23LRV23
#8B8372Hex#8C8475
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs Connected Gray
23LRV23
#8B8372Hex#898473
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs Lauriston Stone
23LRV22
#8B8372Hex#868172
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs Adaptive Shade
23LRV21
#8B8372Hex#867E70
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs Habitat
23LRV21
#8B8372Hex#897D6D
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs Country Tweed
23LRV20
#8B8372Hex#837B68
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs Meadow Trail
23LRV22
#8B8372Hex#8D8168
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs Quiver Tan
23LRV22
#8B8372Hex#8E7F6A
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardware vs River Reed
23LRV25
#8B8372Hex#94876E
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareHardware vs Dark Ash
23LRV23
#8B8372Hex#8C8475
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Ash is near-identical compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Iron Gate
23LRV23
#8B8372Hex#8B8274
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Iron Gate is very close match compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Bear Cub
23LRV23
#8B8372Hex#8E8475
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bear Cub is very close match compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Equestrian Gray
23LRV25
#8B8372Hex#908878
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Equestrian Gray is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Artichoke
23LRV24
#8B8372Hex#8D8679
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Artichoke is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Mossy Aura
23LRV21
#8B8372Hex#857D6D
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mossy Aura is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Mocha Accent
23LRV23
#8B8372Hex#8D8171
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mocha Accent is very close match · leans redder compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Witch Hazel
23LRV25
#8B8372Hex#8E8976
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Witch Hazel is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Mouse's Back
23LRV26
#8B8372Hex#958975
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mouse's Back is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Hardware.
Hardware vs Dauphin
23LRV22
#8B8372Hex#918069
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dauphin is close match · warmer compared with Hardware.
Hardware, answered
What is the LRV of Hardware?
Hardware (SW 6172) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 23, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Hardware a warm or cool color?
Hardware has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Hardware be used outside?
Yes, Hardware is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Hardware from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Hardware is Dark Ash (PPG1025-5) by PPG, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6172
See Hardware on your own home.
Set up a free account, upload one photo, and see exactly how Hardware looks on your walls.
Free to start. No credit card.