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Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray
SW 0052 · #CBCEC5 · LRV 60.9
Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Silhouette is a 99% matchPearl Gray (SW 0052) is a light cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 60.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Silhouette (99% match).
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LRV
60.9 · Light
Undertone
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
SW 0052
HEX
#CBCEC5
RGB
203, 206, 197
HSL
80°, 8%, 79%
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Pearl Gray FAQ
What undertone does Pearl Gray have?
Pearl Gray is a light cool gray with a subtle green undertone. 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 Pearl Gray?
Pearl Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 60.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.
What is the closest match to Pearl Gray in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Silhouette (DE6276), 99%; Valspar: Chilean Sea Bass (8004-30C), 99%; PPG: Bay Of Fundy (PPG10-07), 98%; Behr: Heath Gray (N380-2), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Cromarty (No. 285), 97%; Glidden: Bay Of Fundy (PPG10-07), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Silver Strand (HGSW7057), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Vapor Trails (1556), 97%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Pearl Gray?
The HEX code of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) is #CBCEC5, RGB 203, 206, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.