Porpoise
SW 7047 · Sherwin-Williams
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#6B645B
LRV
13
Family
Gray
SW 7047
Color profile
Light value
13 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This dreamy, dark gray bronze is the perfect neutral for a bold and luxurious accent wall. Pair with a cool white like Eider White for a dramatic pop.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 13 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around PorpoiseThis colorPorpoiseSherwin-Williams · SW 7047
CoordinatingEider WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7014CoordinatingLimón FrescoSherwin-Williams · SW 9030CoordinatingShoji WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7042Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePorpoise vs Limestone
13LRV13
#6B645BHex#6A655C
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Porpoise vs Griffin
13LRV13
#6B645BHex#6F6459
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Porpoise vs Braintree
13LRV12
#6B645BHex#65635B
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Porpoise vs Ironclad
13LRV11
#6B645BHex#615C55
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Porpoise vs Manor House
13LRV11
#6B645BHex#665D57
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Porpoise vs Brainstorm Bronze
13LRV14
#6B645BHex#74685A
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Porpoise vs Storm Warning
13LRV14
#6B645BHex#696863
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, green cast
Porpoise vs Folkstone
13LRV14
#6B645BHex#6D6562
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach cast
Porpoise vs Smokehouse
13LRV13
#6B645BHex#716354
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Porpoise vs Cocoon
13LRV15
#6B645BHex#726B5B
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePorpoise vs Deep Creek
13LRV15
#6B645BHex#6B655B
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Deep Creek is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Patio Stone
13LRV13
#6B645BHex#6B655B
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Patio Stone is near-identical compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Catch of the Day
13LRV12
#6B645BHex#676259
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Catch of the Day is very close match compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Snakeskin
13LRV12
#6B645BHex#6A6156
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Snakeskin is very close match compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Burnished Pewter
13LRV15
#6B645BHex#716A62
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Burnished Pewter is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Bear Creek
13LRV16
#6B645BHex#726A62
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Bear Creek is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Granite
13LRV14
#6B645BHex#746A5E
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Granite is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Dark Woods
13LRV12
#6B645BHex#635F5A
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Dark Woods is close match · cooler compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Salon Drab
13LRV13
#6B645BHex#706556
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Salon Drab is close match · warmer compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise vs Pantalon
13LRV13
#6B645BHex#6E6656
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Pantalon is close match · warmer compared with Porpoise.
Porpoise, answered
What is the LRV of Porpoise?
Porpoise (SW 7047) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 13, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Porpoise a warm or cool color?
Porpoise has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Porpoise be used outside?
Yes, Porpoise is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Porpoise from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Porpoise is Deep Creek (1477) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7047
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