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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Serious Gray
HGSW6256 · #7D848B · LRV ~22.7
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Serious Gray (~100% proximity)Serious Gray (HGSW6256) is a dark cool gray from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Serious Gray (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Serious Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
22.7 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
HGSW6256
HEX
#7D848B
RGB
125, 132, 139
HSL
210°, 6%, 52%
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Serious Gray FAQ
What undertone does Serious Gray have?
Serious Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Serious Gray?
Serious Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Serious Gray in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (SW 6256), ~100% proximity; PPG: Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Nuts and Bolts (8004-46E), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Dior Gray (2133-40), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5), ~95% proximity; Behr: Mission Control (N530-5), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Winding Road (DEFD61), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), ~92% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Serious Gray?
The HEX code of Serious Gray (HGSW6256) is #7D848B, RGB 125, 132, 139. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.