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Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray

SW 2849 · #797978 · LRV 19.1

Compare with other brands: Glidden City Skyline is a 99% match

Westchester Gray (SW 2849) is a dark gray from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 19.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden City Skyline (99% match).

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LRV

19.1 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

SW 2849

HEX

#797978

RGB

121, 121, 120

HSL

60°, 0%, 47%

Family

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Westchester Gray FAQ

What undertone does Westchester Gray have?

Westchester Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark gray. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Westchester Gray?

Westchester Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.1 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.

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

Glidden: City Skyline (PPG0995-6), 99%; PPG: City Skyline (PPG0995-6), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Legendary Gray (DE6369), 98%; Behr: Iron Mountain (N520-5), 97%; Valspar: Nature Walk (8006-12E), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Steel Wool (2121-20), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cityscape (HGSW7067), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 89%. 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 Westchester Gray?

The HEX code of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) is #797978, RGB 121, 121, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.