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Sherwin-Williams Mineral Gray

SW 2740 · #515763 · LRV 9.5

Compare with other brands: Behr Knighthood is a 97% match

Mineral Gray (SW 2740) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 9.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Knighthood (97% match).

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LRV

9.5 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 2740

HEX

#515763

RGB

81, 87, 99

HSL

220°, 10%, 35%

Family

Blues

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Mineral Gray FAQ

What undertone does Mineral Gray have?

Mineral Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. 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 Mineral Gray?

Mineral Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Mineral Gray in other brands?

Behr: Knighthood (S550-7), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Evening Dove (2128-30), 96%; Valspar: Dark and Stormy Night (M358), 95%; PPG: Purple Parlor (PPG13-17), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Blue Steel (DE6342), 93%; Glidden: Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Midnight (HGSW6264), 91%. 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 Mineral Gray?

The HEX code of Mineral Gray (SW 2740) is #515763, RGB 81, 87, 99. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.