Special Gray
SW 6277 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Special Gray SW 6277 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#7B787D
LRV
19
Family
Gray
SW 6277
Color profile
Light value
19 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool, pink cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 19, Special Gray is a dark gray that absorbs most light. Special Gray carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Special Gray under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 19 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Special GrayThis colorSpecial GraySherwin-Williams · SW 6277
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Tap any color to compareSpecial Gray vs Sensuous Gray
19LRV21
#7B787DHex#837D7F
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, red cast
Special Gray vs Before the Storm
19LRV18
#7B787DHex#74777A
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, blue cast
Special Gray vs Exclusive Plum
19LRV16
#7B787DHex#736F78
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Special Gray vs Westchester Gray
19LRV19
#7B787DHex#797978
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Special Gray vs Grapy
19LRV16
#7B787DHex#786E70
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Special Gray vs Soulmate
19LRV20
#7B787DHex#85777B
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, red lean
Special Gray vs Mink
19LRV21
#7B787DHex#847B77
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Special Gray vs Downing Slate
19LRV21
#7B787DHex#777F86
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, blue cast
Special Gray vs Hulett Ore
19LRV16
#7B787DHex#726F6C
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Special Gray vs Gauntlet Gray
19LRV17
#7B787DHex#78736E
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSpecial Gray vs Night on the Moors
19LRV20
#7B787DHex#7F7A7D
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Night on the Moors is very close match compared with Special Gray.
Special Gray vs Cinder Fox
19LRV19
#7B787DHex#7D777A
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Cinder Fox is very close match · warmer compared with Special Gray.
Special Gray vs Tempest
19LRV20
#7B787DHex#7A767E
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Tempest is very close match · cooler compared with Special Gray.
Special Gray vs Stormy Gray
19LRV20
#7B787DHex#7D7B7C
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool neutral
Stormy Gray is close match · warmer compared with Special Gray.
Special Gray vs Magic Dust
19LRV21
#7B787DHex#817C85
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Magic Dust is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Special Gray.
Special Gray vs Infamous
19LRV19
#7B787DHex#777985
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet lean
Infamous is close match · cooler compared with Special Gray.
Special Gray vs City Skyline
19LRV20
#7B787DHex#7B7A79
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
City Skyline is close match · warmer compared with Special Gray.
Special Gray vs Charcoal Linen
19LRV22
#7B787DHex#7C7F84
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Charcoal Linen is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Special Gray.
Special Gray, answered
What is the LRV of Special Gray?
Special Gray (SW 6277) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 19, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Special Gray a warm or cool color?
Special Gray has a cool undertone (cool, pink cast).
Can Special Gray be used outside?
Yes, Special Gray is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Special Gray from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Special Gray is Night on the Moors (8004-1E) by Valspar, very close match.
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